Sylvain PaslierAug 22, 20194 min readHow Are Handpans Made? A Step-by-Step GuideAs a fellow handpan enthusiast, I love these instruments and often wonder: how is this thing made? This summary will give you an idea.
Sylvain PaslierSep 24, 20184 min readWhat Makes a Good Quality Handpan?If you're new to the handpan art form, you might be wondering how to distinguish a great handpan from an average one. It comes down to t
Sylvain PaslierSep 4, 20183 min readWhich Handpan Scale to Choose? How to Pick. Have you noticed that all handpans look roughly the same and yet they sound very different, one from the next? That's because...
Sylvain PaslierJul 12, 20182 min readHandpan Price: Why is the Handpan So Expensive?The price of a quality-made handpan typically ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 USD (£800 to £2,600 GBP). Keep reading to understand why, to avoi
Sylvain PaslierJun 30, 20184 min readThe Origins of Handpans: The PANArt HangThe first Hang prototype was essentially an inside-out steel-drum. It was far too big and bulky to play with ease (see video at the top of t
Sylvain PaslierFeb 10, 20185 min read6 Handpans You Should Know in 2021Sean uses the same materials and the same tuning techniques as PANArt did. The result is a clean and clear-sounding instrument that takes yo