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Lesson description and learning notes
The upcoming piece represents one of the most common and essential forms in handpan (hang drum) performance, where one hand maintains a steady rhythmic pattern while the other explores varying melodic phrases. This approach is fundamental for creating dynamic and expressive handpan music, allowing performers to combine rhythm and melody seamlessly
Pay close attention when reversing hand positions across different measures to ensure that stroke intensity and dynamics remain balanced, preserving the musical flow and clarity of the piece. Proper control of soft and accented strokes is key to expressive execution
For optimal results, begin each exercise at a slow tempo with precise hand placement, gradually increasing speed as you gain confidence and consistency. Repetition and focused practice enhance your rhythmic accuracy, melodic expression, and overall handpan technique, enabling you to perform more complex compositions with ease
This lesson emphasizes the integration of rhythm, melody, and hand coordination, preparing you for advanced handpan (hang drum) exercises and compositions
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. Lessons 76, 77, 78: Practicing Single Strokes and Accents on the Handpan
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12. Lessons 79 to 84: Practicing Double Strokes and Paradiddle Strokes on the Handpan
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13. Lesson 95: Learning and Performing Piece No 18
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14. Lesson 96: Learning and Performing Piece No 19
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15. Lesson 97: Learning and Performing Piece No 20
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16. Lesson 98: Handpan Triplets & Sextuplets Tutorial – Learn Handpan Rhythms
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17. Lesson 99: Learning and Performing Piece 21 on Handpan
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18. Lesson 100: Learning and Performing Piece 22 on Handpan
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19. Lessons 101 to 110 – Learning Ornamentation Notes on Handpan
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20. Lesson 111 : Mastering Shoulder Technique and Performing Piece No. 23: Rotation with a New Rhythmic Pattern
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21. Lesson 112: Learning Flageolet Technique and Performing Piece No 24
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22. Lesson 113: Piece No 25, Learning and Performing Syncopation on Handpan
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