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Lesson description and learning notes
Arpeggio is essentially a type of chord played in a broken or sequential manner, where the notes of a chord are executed one by one, either from low to high or high to low. Mastering arpeggios is a fundamental skill for handpan (hang drum) players, as it adds depth, fluidity, and melodic richness to your performances
In this lesson, we focus on learning arpeggios on the handpan, exploring how to play them smoothly and accurately. You will also practice a handpan arpeggio piece, which combines multiple arpeggio patterns to create a melodic and harmonic structure. This approach not only enhances your hand coordination and rhythmic control but also introduces one of the key composition techniques for handpan music
By practicing these exercises, you will develop a better understanding of handpan melody construction, improve finger placement and striking technique, and gain confidence in integrating arpeggios into your own handpan compositions. This lesson is perfect for both beginners and advanced players seeking to expand their handpan musical vocabulary and expressiveness
1. Course Introduction
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2. Correct Playing Posture for Handpan
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3. How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly?
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4. Handpan Symbols
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5. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
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6. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing
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7. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1
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8. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2
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9. warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3
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10. Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing
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11. Lesson 57: Performing Piece No. 8
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12. Lesson 58, performing piece No. 9: practicing the rhythmic pattern and playing the melody line over the pattern.
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13. Lesson 59 and Performance of Piece No. 10 – Playing and Introduction to Arpeggios on the Handpan.
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14. Lesson 60: Performing Piece 11 – Combining Eight-Note Rhythmic Patterns with Melody
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15. Lesson 61: Practicing a Section of the Rotation Melody on Handpan
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16. Lessons 62 to 65: Practicing Piece 12 – First Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation
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17. Lessons 66 & 67: Practicing Piece 13 – Second Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation
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18. Lessons 68 & 69: Practicing the third rhythmic pattern of Rotation, performing Piece 14
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19. Lessons 70 & 71: Performing Piece 15 – The Fourth Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation
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20. Lesson 72: Performing Piece 16 – Playing and Constructing Melodic Structures Using Chords
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21. Lesson 73 & 74: Preparatory Exercises for Performing Passages
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22. Lesson 75: Learning and Performing Triplet Notes, Whole Notes, and Half Notes
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23. Lessons 76, 77, 78: Practicing Single Strokes and Accents on the Handpan
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24. Lessons 79 to 84: Practicing Double Strokes and Paradiddle Strokes on the Handpan
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25. Lessons 85 to 93: Exploring Time Signatures and Ghost Note Execution on the Handpan
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26. Lesson 94 – Learning and Performing Piece No 17 in 6/8 Time Signature on the Handpan
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