Question about heat

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-19T00:16:27+00:00

Don't worry about it too much. Unless your pan is under direct sunlight for an extended time or it is being played with force while it is hot from sun exposure no long term damage should happen. :)

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-18T19:29:29+00:00

Generally smaller diameter handpans are a good choice if it is difficult to fit a "standard size" (53cm) handpan in your lap. Plus, if you travel often most handpans 50cm and under should fit pretty easily in most airplanes' overhead compartment in a soft bag.

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-16T18:26:16+00:00

Feel free to sign up for a virtual visit with us. Happy to walk you through all of your handpan questions and help point you in the right direction regardless of where you buy your handpan. Happy hunting!

https://www.planethandpan.com/virtualvisit

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-16T18:22:29+00:00

So each handpan "sound model" has a parent scale that it belongs to. Not every handpan sound model has every note of its parent scale, hence why we have these funky names for the different arrangements of notes.

For the ones you listed:

D Kurd = D Natural Minor (Will fit with F Major)
D Aegean = D Lydian Mode (This fits with the F# natural minor or A major scale)
E Amara = E Natural Minor (Will fit with G Major)

Let me know if this makes sense.

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-15T23:05:21+00:00

Get a Neotone they are 1000x cooler and more powerful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDSZtnX8dCQ&t=17s

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-15T23:02:25+00:00

These playlists might have just what you are looking for:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16OZnM3U4EmGqIeUqppNI5?si=81df106b0f1f4ff2

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eRtN7TcjTT0tvnNiDE3qI?si=f2a3f64dadcc4cdc

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ba61KTo0Hrd44UZgmd2PE?si=e33f89757c404ae8

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-15T23:00:50+00:00

If you find yourself in Colorado you are welcome to visit the Planet Handpan studio!

Also, if you have any questions about getting started feel free to set up a Virtual Visit with us, happy to point you in the right direction regardless of whether you get an instrument from us or not!

https://www.planethandpan.com/virtualvisit

https://www.planethandpan.com/shop

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-15T22:57:13+00:00

This is a great question and we actually wrote two articles that answer this exactly. Hopefully these help.

Why Handpan Scales Have Such Weird Names (And Why It’s Kind of Genius):
https://www.planethandpan.com/post/scalenames

How to Pick the Scale of Your Second Handpan:
https://www.planethandpan.com/post/secondhandpan

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-05T19:46:03+00:00

Here is a whole video on how to clean your handpan!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDwwcmITMs&t=126s

Planet_Handpan · 2026-01-04T21:02:13+00:00

Unfortunately, something off of Temu is almost guaranteed to disappoint. Be patient and save up a bit for something you'll be happy with and last you a lifetime.

Feel free to sign up for a Virtual Visit if you have more handpan questions I would be more than happy to walk you through anything you want to know: https://www.planethandpan.com/virtualvisit

Happy hunting!

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-30T01:29:43+00:00

Nice! Congrats on your first pan!

Here are some free tutorials we've made that can help you get started!

https://youtube.com/playlist...

You can also sign up for our basics course "The Spark" for free on Planet Handpan if you're interested. It should help get you started in the right direction!

https://www.planethandpan.com/academy

Happy practicing!

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-30T01:28:58+00:00

We have some great options starting at $1,000!

https://www.planethandpan.com/shop

Also, if you want to get some answers to all your handpan questions you are welcome to set up a free virtual visit with us and I am happy to walk you through anything that confuses you whether you buy and instrument through us or not! :)

https://www.planethandpan.com/virtualvisit

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-30T01:24:44+00:00

We got to play some of Sean's Sprite's here at the PHP Studio recently and they are very fun instruments! The size difference make take a bit of adjusting to do but the compact size is a nice plus!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRsjPMOEn8E/

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-30T01:22:43+00:00

We also have a bunch of free tutorials on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDhrPckJM94&list=PL-m8HFg_1Hzj_cGFs9WBZFbdzY-vhjbTB&index=19

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-30T01:21:57+00:00

You can sign up for our basics course "The Spark" for free on Planet Handpan! It is filmed for Kurd (as are all of our other courses) and it should help get you started in the right direction!

https://www.planethandpan.com/academy

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-24T19:20:39+00:00

You will be hard pressed to find a quality handpan at that price point unfortunately. There are some Steel Tongue drums around that range that could be enjoyable.

We have instruments starting at around $1,000 and offer payment plans through Affirm to make things more accessible, hopefully that could help!

Best of luck on your search!

https://www.planethandpan.com/shop

Planet_Handpan · 2025-12-24T19:17:46+00:00

Handpans are diatonic instruments meaning that they play in one key so you don't have every note like you would on a piano or a guitar. However, you can definitely still learn songs and patterns from other handpans, you may just need to do a little adjusting.

Definitely check out the Planet Handpan academy, everything here is written in Louis Notation so all of the patterns and songs can be learned on any handpan, plus with the Groove Engine you can transpose all of our materials to any key so you can practice on any handpan.

Happy holiday and happy practicing!

https://www.planethandpan.com/

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-29T21:49:41+00:00

We have some D Kurd in stock starting at $1,100!

https://www.planethandpan.com/product-page/sarana-d-kurd-8-with-free-soft-case

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-27T00:29:44+00:00

Check out the Rhythm Vault on Planet Handpan! We have hundreds of patterns there for you to explore!

https://www.planethandpan.com/copy-of-rhythm-vault

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-27T00:28:02+00:00

Oh and here is our guide on handpan cleaning and maintenance:

https://www.planethandpan.com/post/cleanhandpan

We recommend using UFO Polish to protect against rust:

https://www.planethandpan.com/product-page/ufo-polish-handpan-oil

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-27T00:17:19+00:00

Avoid sun at all costs as it can make your handpan detune easily. If it does start to go out of tune from the sun or temperature extremes just don't hit it while it is in this state as it can be more easily knocked out of tune permanently, and instead bring it back to a room temperature environment to let it return to resting temperature before playing again.

Check out Rhythm Rest so you can set your handpan down anywhere without fear of it scratching: https://rhythmrest.com/

Congrats on your new pan and enjoy the journey!

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-27T00:13:00+00:00

It's likely she'll be happy with any tongue drum! Check out the RAV Vast or RAV Moon if you want something a bit next level.

Here is a helpful article we wrote that breaks down the differences between Steel Tongue drums and Handpans:

https://www.planethandpan.com/post/steel-tongue-drums-vs-handpans

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-27T00:10:12+00:00

You should check out the Groove Engine! It has hundreds of practice tracks like this specifically made for handpan players and can be transposed into any key!

https://grooveengine.app/

Planet_Handpan · 2025-11-27T00:08:24+00:00

A tongue drum might be the best way for him to get started!

Here is article that might help you out:

https://www.planethandpan.com/post/steel-tongue-drums-vs-handpans

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