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Learning and Performing Exercises 103 to 106 and Piece 23 No (Stay)
Lesson description and learning notes
Stay is one of the most popular pieces in the Playpan educational collection, designed in a progressive style with a strong focus on triplet rolls and rhythmic flow on the handpan. Originally composed around seven years ago, it continues to hold a special place in technical and rhythmic practice, offering players both challenge and inspiration.
Practice Plan for Stay
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Mastering Triplet Rhythms
Begin by practicing the triplet rhythmic patterns separately. This helps your hands and mind fully internalize the three-beat division.
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Breaking the Piece into Sections
Divide the composition into smaller sections for easier learning and gradual mastery.
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Slow Practice for Precision
Reduce the tempo if necessary. Slower practice allows you to capture every detail of the techniques and transitions.
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Integrating Sections
Once comfortable with each part, combine them into a seamless full performance.
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Listening to the Full Piece
Hearing the complete piece will give you a deeper understanding of its musical flow, dynamics, and emotional energy.
Key Takeaways
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Accurate execution of triplets builds rhythmic strength, timing, and coordination.
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Consistent practice with attention to detail ensures professional-level performance.
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Maintaining the sense of energy and continuity is essential to fully capture the progressive spirit of the piece.
Performing Stay not only improves your handpan technique and rhythm control, but also provides a deeply enjoyable and lasting musical experience
Common Sessions
1. Course Introduction
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2. Scale Introduction for Training and Playing Pieces
Free
Completed
3. Proper handpan placement for practice
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Completed
4. Handpan Symbols
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Completed
5. Learning Dynamics on the Handpan
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Completed
Level 9 Sessions
6. Learning and Performance of Lessons 84, 85, 86 & Piece 18
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Completed
7. Learning and Performance of Piece 19 No (5/8 Rhythm on Handpan)
Plan required
Completed
8. Learning and Performance of Piece 20 No (7/8 Rhythm on Handpan)
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Completed
9. Learning and Performance of Lesson 87 (Four-Note Ornaments)
Plan required
Completed
10. Learning and Performance of Lessons 88 & 89 and Piece 21
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Completed
11. Learning and Performance of Piece No 22 (Chahar Mezrab)
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Completed
12. Learning and performing lessons 90 to 102 Nail and Pelang (snap) techniques on handpan
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Completed
13. Learning and Performing Exercises 103 to 106 and Piece 23 No (Stay)
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Completed
14. Learning and Performing Piece No 24
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Completed
15. Learning and Performing Piece No 25 (Formation)
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Completed
16. Learning and Performing Piece No 26
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Completed
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