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How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly?

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One of the most important foundations of handpan playing is developing the correct striking technique and finger placement. Mastering these two elements allows you to produce the purest and most resonant sound from your handpan notes, free from unwanted overtones or noise. With precise hand control, every note will carry clarity and warmth, creating a deeper emotional impact for your listeners and audience

In this session, we will explore how to position your fingers correctly and identify the optimal striking point on each handpan note. By learning where and how to strike, you will discover the sweet spot of every tone field, enabling you to bring out the instrument’s full range of expressive qualities

Correct striking technique not only improves sound quality but also prevents unnecessary tension in your hands and wrists, allowing you to play longer and more comfortably. With proper finger placement, your handpan performance becomes more fluid, natural, and musically engaging

By practicing these techniques regularly, you will build a strong foundation for your handpan journey, ensuring that your sound is both technically precise and emotionally powerful

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Common Sessions
Course Introduction 1. Course Introduction Erfan Ghavighalb, Amirali Rahmani, Iman Shabkhiz, Arash Taremi · 00:08:14 Free Completed Correct Playing Posture for Handpan 2. Correct Playing Posture for Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:03:25 Free Completed How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly? 3. How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly? Erfan Ghavighalb, Amirali Rahmani, Iman Shabkhiz · 00:05:10 Now playing Plan required Completed Handpan Symbols 4. Handpan Symbols Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:02:18 Plan required Completed Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing 5. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing Zack · 00:04:39 Free Completed Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing 6. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing Zack · 00:02:58 Plan required Completed Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1 7. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1 Zack · 00:07:21 Plan required Completed Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2 8. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2 Zack · 00:08:51 Plan required Completed warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3 9. warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3 Zack · 00:09:22 Free Completed Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing 10. Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:02:26 Free Completed Lessons 76, 77, 78: Practicing Single Strokes and Accents on the Handpan 11. Lessons 76, 77, 78: Practicing Single Strokes and Accents on the Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb, Iman Shabkhiz · 00:03:13 Plan required Completed Lessons 79 to 84: Practicing Double Strokes and Paradiddle Strokes on the Handpan 12. Lessons 79 to 84: Practicing Double Strokes and Paradiddle Strokes on the Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb, Iman Shabkhiz · 00:03:53 Plan required Completed
Level 5 Sessions
Lesson 114: Learning and Performing Polyrhythm 3:2 on Handpan (Hang Drum) – Piece No 26 13. Lesson 114: Learning and Performing Polyrhythm 3:2 on Handpan (Hang Drum) – Piece No 26 Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:05:06 Plan required Completed Lesson 115: Learning and Performing Piece No 27 14. Lesson 115: Learning and Performing Piece No 27 Amirali Rahmani · 00:04:25 Plan required Completed Lesson 116: Learning and Performing Piece No 28 15. Lesson 116: Learning and Performing Piece No 28 Iman Shabkhiz · 00:04:39 Plan required Completed Lesson 117: Learning and Performing Piece No 29 16. Lesson 117: Learning and Performing Piece No 29 Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:02:24 Plan required Completed Lesson 118: Learning and Performing Piece No 30 17. Lesson 118: Learning and Performing Piece No 30 Amirali Rahmani · 00:01:46 Plan required Completed Lesson 119: Learning and Performing Piece No 31 18. Lesson 119: Learning and Performing Piece No 31 Iman Shabkhiz · 00:02:10 Plan required Completed Lesson 120: Learning and Performing Piece No 32 19. Lesson 120: Learning and Performing Piece No 32 Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:02:56 Plan required Completed Lesson 121: Learning and Performing Piece No 33 20. Lesson 121: Learning and Performing Piece No 33 Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:04:36 Plan required Completed Lesson 122: Learning and Performing Piece No 34 21. Lesson 122: Learning and Performing Piece No 34 Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:05:16 Plan required Completed Lesson 123: Learning and Performing Piece No 35 22. Lesson 123: Learning and Performing Piece No 35 Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:04:46 Plan required Completed