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Lesson description and learning notes
One of the most important and versatile techniques in handpan (hang drum) playing is the flageolet (harmonic) technique
Due to the unified body of the handpan, striking one note causes subtle vibrations in other notes, producing a rich blend of harmonic overtones. This natural resonance contributes to the handpan’s enchanting and “dreamy” sound, making it a truly unique instrument
Each note on the handpan consists of three main components: the fundamental frequency, the fifth (quint), and the octave (eighth). The flageolet technique allows you to isolate and emphasize these harmonics, giving each note a distinct melodic and harmonic color
In this session, we focus on learning and practicing the flageolet technique, and applying it while performing Piece 24from the Panersia handpan educational series. By mastering this technique, you can expand your melodic expression and explore the full harmonic potential of the handpan
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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