Course of Handpan · Book 1
The reference book for the first five levels of PlayPan.
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The reference book for the first five levels of PlayPan.
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The reference book for the next five levels of PlayPan.
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In this session, we continue with the second rhythmic pattern of the “Rotation” piece. As with the previous rhythmic pattern, it is essential to pay close attention to hand placement and finger technique. Carefully follow the designated fingerings and practice each note just as you did in the earlier pattern
Begin by counting each beat and clearly marking the corresponding finger placement for every strike. This method ensures that you can execute each handpan rhythm figure accurately and confidently. After mastering the individual beats, practice them continuously and repetitively, gradually moving on to the subsequent beats to develop smooth transitions and rhythmic consistency
Once you are comfortable with each beat individually, play the pattern continuously and then proceed to practice the following measures. This approach strengthens your alternating hand technique, improves finger coordination, and helps you achieve fluent rhythmic execution without having to consciously think about each movement
Consistent practice of this pattern also enhances your ability to combine rhythm and melody, preparing you for more advanced handpan compositions and musical arrangements. By focusing on proper finger placement, counting, and rhythm reading, you will gain control over both dynamics and tempo, essential for expressive and professional handpan performance
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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