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While there are several differences, handpans and tongue drums are closely related. Both instruments are based on the steel drum (steel pan) and usually have eight or nine notes laid out in a circular pattern. The ordering of the notes in unimportant: handpans and tongue drums can be played purely on intuition.

A Little Handpan History

The first handpans actually don't date back very far. The original models started to appear on the internet in 2007 and were based on a hang drum introduced back in 2000. That hang-drum, in turn, was based on the original steel drum from the early 1930s. Handpans are considered idiophones. An idiophone (in Ancient Greek this translates as ‘idio’, meaning own, and ‘phone’ meaning sound) is an instrument that's able to generate sound on its own, so without the help of any flow of air, strings or skins.

What's the Difference Between Handpans, Hang Drums and Tongue Drums?

The playing surface of a handpan is not only hammered by hand but played by hand. Handpans are relatively big and usually measure 50cm to 60cm in diameter. Generally smaller, tongue drums have cut and raised sections (like a tongue) that vibrate with a specific note when struck. While they can technically be played with the hands, tongue drums are most commonly played with rubber mallets and measure between 20cm and 50cm in diameter.

Different Models

Handpans come in various shapes and sizes. There are wooden handpans, metal handpans, big tongue drums and compact tongue drums, including various extraordinarily expensive as well as remarkably affordable models. In general, the concept is the same. The root note of the handpan is located at the top-centre, encircled by the other notes.

How Much Does a Handpan or Tongue Drum Cost?

There's a big difference in price when it comes handpans and tongue drums, which mainly stems from the fact that handpans are generally larger and crafted by hand, while tongue drums are smaller and usually made using machines. The most affordable handpans in our range go for around £800 and the price of the most expensive models runs into the thousands. Tongue drums are a lot cheaper, ranging from around £100 for the most affordable models to more than £1,000 for the highest-quality tongue drums.

Which Handpan or Tongue Drum Should I Buy?

That depends on several factors. If you're a beginner, it's probably a good idea to start out with a tongue drum, especially since it's cheaper. You also need to decide which root note you want since it largely determines the overall sound of the handpan or tongue drum.

Are Handpans Difficult to Play?

Not at all. In fact, handpans have been designed to be accessible and are really easy to play by lightly tapping the playing surface with the fingertips. This creates a short, warm sound. The root note of the handpan can be played by tapping the top, while the surrounding notes have been purposefully picked and intuitively placed so you can never play a wrong note.

How Do You Play a Handpan or Tongue Drum?

As the name suggests, handpans are played with the hands. To shape bright, clear notes, it's important that you strike the handpan with the fleshy part just below the tip of your finger. What's also important here is that you quickly release the finger again, since leaving it resting on the playing surface for too long will dampen the sound and make the note lose its richness. It's also possible to play a handpan using silicone or rubber beaters, just like the beaters used to play a tongue drum. Since tongue drums are quite difficult to play using the hands, it's recommended to play them using a pair of rubber beaters.

Tuning a Handpan or Tongue Drum

Sadly, handpans can't be tuned. Tongue drums, on the other hand, can be tuned by sticking on two small but powerful magnets and shifting into them position to reduce the vibrations in the tongue. The pitch changes depending on how the magnets are positioned. Handpans can't be tuned this way - sticking a few of those magnets on a handpan will only result in a dull, rattling sound.

Handpan Maintenance

Handpans are easy to keep in great condition. Simply wipe it down every time you finish playing and give it a full clean using special handpan oil every three weeks. The oil helps to keep your handpan looking good and counters cracks and corrosion.
Make sure to always store your handpan in a dry place to limit the risk of corrosion and damage.

What Do I Need to Play a Handpan?

Since handpans are designed to be accessible, not a lot is needed to play one. The instrument requires no prior knowledge of music theory and is played using the hands or a pair of beaters as preferred. Handy accessories include a matching case or storage bag, handpan oil and a stand. The same is true for tongue drums, only here it's recommended to use rubber or silicone beaters.

Handpan Cases

So you can safely transport your valuable handpan or tongue drum, it's always a good idea to get a matching case or bag. Not only do bags and percussion cases counter scratches, they can extend the life of your instrument.

What Kind of Music Can You Play With a Handpan?

While handpans can be used in a wide range of styles, they're mainly aimed at soothing, calming or spiritual music. In addition to music, handpans are great tools for sound therapy and meditation.

Handpan Playing Tips

Since handpans are so intuitive to play, a handful of videos will be enough to help you on your way. Take a little time gathering tips from experienced pannists or go to a special workshop or take lessons to help you get to grips with the instrument more quickly. Our tip: make sure the playing surface always faces you and, as with any other instrument, remember to start slowly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Handpans, Hang Drums and Tongue Drums

How are handpans played?

Handpans are played using the fingertips or a set of rubber beaters. The same applies to tongue drums, except these are much harder to play with the hands.

Where does the handpan come from?

Based on the Caribbean steel drum, the handpan is a European invention modelled after a hang drum. The first handpan popped up on the internet around 2007, when American company Pantheon Steel announced they were working on an alternative for hang drums. Mind you, they had no choice, since PanArt - designer of the original 'Hang' drum - had already patented the name, hang drum.

How much does a handpan/hang drum cost?

The most affordable handpans go for around £800 while the price of the most expensive models runs into the thousands. Tongue drums are a lot cheaper, ranging from less than £50 for a compact model, to around £200 for a standard model and more than £1,000 for professional tongue drums.

Why are handpans so expensive?

Handpans are labour-intensive to craft. After the metal has been heated, the turtle shell-like playing surface is often hammered into shape by hand.

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Fazley Tongue Drum TD12 in C-Major, 12-inch (Black)

The perfect introduction to the tongue drum, the Fazley TD12 has been tuned in C-major and comes complete with beaters, a bag and a set of stickers for numbering each note.

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€ 124,00

€ 85,00

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Fazley Tongue Drum TD8 in C-Major, 8-inch (Black)

The perfect introduction to the tongue drum, the Fazley TD8 has been tuned in C-major and comes complete with beaters, a bag and a set of stickers for numbering each note.

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€ 74,00

€ 68,00

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Fazley TD10 C-Major Tongue Drum, 10-inch (Black)

The perfect introduction to the tongue drum, the Fazley TD10 has been tuned in C-major and comes complete with beaters, a bag and a set of stickers for numbering each note.

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€ 93,00

€ 77,00

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Fazley HP22 D-Minor Handpan, 22-inch (Black Nitride)

Tuned in D-minor, the Fazley HP22 Handpan supports intuitive playability and delivers a hypnotic, spherical and sustain-rich sound. This handpan is made from stainless steel and comes with a beater, a bag and a stand.

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€ 805,00

€ 649,00

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Meinl Sonic Energy Small Steel Tongue Drum F Minor Compact Handpan (Black)

The Meinl Sonic Energy Small Steel Tongue Drum is a more-than-manageable, pre-tuned handpan made for music-lovers, music-based therapists and teachers alike. This travel-ready model comes in F minor and includes a bag and a pair of beaters.

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€ 74,00

€ 51,00

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Meinl MSTD1BK Sonic Energy Mini Steel C Major Tongue Drum

The Meinl Sonic Energy Mini Steel tongue drums offers schools, meditation classes, or beginner percussionists an affordable introduction to the lush, rhythmic tone of this unique instrument. This edition is tuned in C-major.

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€ 60,00

€ 39,00

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Meinl MSTD2NB Sonic Energy Mini Steel A Major Tongue Drum

These bite-sized tongue drums are part of Meinl's Sonic Energy range and have a 5.5" diameter. Perfect for a little instant-relaxation, the soothing sound of the Meinl MSTD2NB mini tongue drums can be shaped practically anywhere.

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€ 60,00

€ 39,00

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SWD SWD-18DMIN Tongue Drum D mineur

Hand-crafted in Napels, Italy, this stunning SWD tongue drum is tuned in D minor for use in sound and music therapy. The nine 'tongues' are tuned as follows: D, G, A, Bb, C, D, F, G and A.

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€ 625,00

€ 433,00

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RAV Vast A Integral Tongue Drum

RAV Vast is a Russian maker of highly affordable, high-grade tongue drums and handpans. Able to shape a warm, mystical sound, this A Integral tongue drum example sounds truly stunning.

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€ 1.045,00

€ 849,00

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SWD SWD-18DAKE Tongue Drum D Akebono

D Akebono is the scale in which this Italian, handmade tongue drum is played. The Akebono scale originates in Japan, has no root note, and is comprised of notes: D, G, A, Bb, D, Eb, G, A and Bb.

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Circa 3 weken

€ 625,00

€ 499,00

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RAV Vast G Pygmy Tongue Drum

Fortunately for beginners, it's not hard to get this RAV Vast G Pygmy tongue drum to bring forth mysterious sound. This blue-and-green model is made of 1.5mm steel and measures 20 inches in diameter.

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Circa 8 weken

€ 1.055,00

€ 915,00

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RAV Vast D Celtic Minor Tongue Drum

Tuned in D Celtic Minor, this calming tongue drum is yet another well-crafted instrument from Russian maker, RAV Vast. In terms of size, it sits somewhere between a tongue drum and a handpan.

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Circa 3 weken

€ 1.015,00

€ 885,00

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Sela SE 308 Melody Handpan C# Kurd Stainless-Steel with Bag

Playing the Sela Melody handpan is a deeply meditative experience. Let its soothing sounds take you into a natural world filled with birdsong and gently rustling leaves.

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€ 1.007,00

€ 999,00

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Sela SE 227 Harmony Handpan D Amara (Stainless Steel)

The Sela SE 227 Harmony Handpan can help you reconnect with the Earth and feel rooted. This hand-crafted, stainless steel handpan shapes soothing tones and is perfect for meditation, yoga and sound healing.

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€ 1.210,00

€ 1.199,00

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Meinl Sonic Energy Octave Steel Navy Blue Floral 16" Tongue Drum (D Amara, 9 Notes)

Bearing a similar, meditative sound to a hand pan, the Meinl Sonic Energy Octave Steel Tongue Drum is played using the included rubber-headed wooden beaters and can be taken anywhere thanks to the included nylon backpack.

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€ 447,00

€ 384,00

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Meinl Sonic Energy Small Steel Tongue Drum G Minor Compact Handpan (Navy Blue)

The Meinl Sonic Energy Small Steel Tongue Drum isn't just portable and beginner-friendly but comes pre-tuned in G-minor which makes it impossible to play a bad note.

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€ 74,00

€ 51,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum A5 5.5-inch (Navy Blue)

Pre-tuned in the A-major pentatonic scale, the Sela SE 350 Melody tongue drum can be played on intuition alone, making it an excellent teaching or music therapy tool.

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€ 49,00

€ 37,00

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Sela SE 381 Melody Tongue Drum D Amara, 14-inch (Navy Blue With Gig Bag)

The Sela SE 381 Melody tongue drum has been tuned in D-minor, or more specifically, D-Amara. It has a Navy Blue finish and comes including mallets and a gig bag.

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€ 322,00

€ 285,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum B5 5.5-inch (White)

Pre-tuned in the B-major pentatonic scale, the Sela SE 351 Melody tongue drum can be played on intuition alone, making it an excellent teaching or music therapy tool.

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€ 45,00

€ 37,00

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Meinl STD2BK Sonic Energy Steel Tongue Drum, A-Akebono

The black coated Meinl STD2BK Sonic Energy Steel Tongue Drum has a 12-inch diameter and eight steel tongues tuned to the A-Akebono scale: A3, B3, C4, E4, F4, A4, B4, C5.

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€ 369,00

€ 306,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum C Golden Gate 10-inch (Dark Green)

Made from steel and tuned in C Golden Gate, the Sela SE 373 Melody Tongue Drum has an immediately warm and restful sonic character and easily navigated playability, no matter your skill level.

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€ 213,00

€ 171,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum A Hirajōshi 10-inch (Black)

The Sela SE 370 Melody Tongue Drum is tuned to the Japanese A Hirajōshi scale - the same scale that's used to tune the koto, Japan's national instrument. This tongue drum shapes eight perfectly matched notes.

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€ 212,00

€ 169,00

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Meinl HPSTL100 Sonic Energy Sensory D Kurd Handpan

9-inches deep and 21.5-inches in diameter, the Meinl HPSTL100 Sonic Energy ten-note handpan has been handmade in China from stainless steel and tuned in: D/A, Bb, C, D, E, F, G, A, and C.

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€ 2.129,00

€ 1.937,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum F Minor 6-inch (Red)

Pre-tuned in the F-minor scale, the Sela SE 362 Melody tongue drum can be played on intuition alone, making it an excellent teaching or music therapy tool.

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€ 58,00

€ 45,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum C5 5.5-inch (Black)

Pre-tuned in the C-major pentatonic scale, the Sela SE 352 Melody tongue drum can be played on intuition alone, making it an excellent teaching or music therapy tool.

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€ 45,00

€ 36,00

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Meinl Sonic Energy Octave Steel Navy Blue 16" Tongue Drum (D Amara, 9 Notes)

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€ 425,00

€ 349,00

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Meinl STD1BK Sonic Energy Steel Tongue Drum, A-Minor

The Meinl STD1BK Sonic Energy Steel Tongue Drum shapes full richness and warmth, and since each note is tuned in a-minor, it can be played intuitively with the hands or the included rubber beaters.

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€ 362,00

€ 301,00

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Sela SE 321 Harmony Handpan D Amara 10 Phoenix Steel

Featuring D Amara tuning, the hand-crafted Sela SE 321 Harmony Handpan shapes ten warm-sounding and well-sustained notes. Perfect for melodic percussion work, this intuitively played instrument comes complete with a padded bag.

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€ 2.016,00

€ 1.655,00

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Meinl STD3BK Sonic Energy Steel Tongue Drum, G-Major

The Meinl STD3BK Sonic Energy Steel Tongue Drum shapes full richness and warmth, and since each note is tuned in G-major, it can be played intuitively with the hands or the included rubber beaters.

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€ 369,00

€ 301,00

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Meinl HPSTL101 Sonic Energy Sensory D Amara Handpan

The Meinl HPSTL101 Sonic Energy Sensory D Amara handpan has a 22-inch diameter and is made of high-quality, stainless steel. It's tuned to the popular D Amara scale (440hz) and offers a ten-note range.

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€ 1.964,00

€ 1.905,00

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Sela SE 307 Majesty Handpan C# Custom Tuning Stainless Steel

Made of stainless steel and hand-hammered to shape to result in ultra-defined sound with a long, lush sustain the Sela SE 307 Majesty Handpan comes custom tuned in C# to complete intuitive playability, no matter your skill level.

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€ 3.024,00

€ 2.759,00

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Sela SE 310 Majesty Handpan D Amara 13 (9+4)

The Sela SE 310 Majesty Handpan sets you up with four extra notes, resulting in a total of thirteen mesmerising notes in D Amara tuning.

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€ 2.722,00

€ 2.444,00

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Dimavery TD-12 Steel Tongue Drum

Play the drums and want to try something a little different for a change? Get the Dimavery TD-12 tongue drum and get inspired!

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€ 89,00

€ 77,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum D Major 6-inch (Navy Blue)

Pre-tuned in the D-major scale, the Sela SE 361 Melody tongue drum can be played on intuition alone, making it an excellent teaching or music therapy tool.

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€ 58,00

€ 44,00

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Sela SE 202 Harmony Handpan D Amara roestvrij staal

The SE 202 Harmony Handpan D Amara from Sela is practically timeless, since the stainless steel used to make this instrument remains unaffected by wear and tear over the years. This model features notes D3, C5, A4, F4, D4, A3, C4, E4 and G4.

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€ 2.168,00

€ 1.290,00

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Sela SE 320 Harmony Handpan D Kurd 10 Phoenix Steel

From soothing, dreamy melodies to driving percussion, the Sela SE 320 Harmony Handpan in D Kurd can take on any style and comes complete with a nylon bag.

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€ 2.016,00

€ 1.525,00

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Sela SE 302 Harmony Handpan E Equinox Stainless Steel

Featuring the E Equinox tuning, the hand-crafted Sela SE 302 Harmony Handpan shapes nine warm-sounding and well-sustained notes. Perfect for meditation practices, this calming instrument comes complete with a padded bag.

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€ 1.813,00

€ 1.299,00

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Sela SE 221 Melody Handpan D Amara Stainless-Steel with Bag

Playing the Sela Melody handpan is a deeply meditative experience. Let its soothing sounds take you into a natural world filled with birdsong and gently rustling leaves.

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€ 1.007,00

€ 829,00

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Sela Melody Tongue Drum C Pygmy 10-inch (Red)

Made from steel and tuned in C Pygmy, the Sela SE 374 Melody Tongue Drum has an immediately warm and restful sonic character and easily navigated playability, no matter your skill level.

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€ 213,00

€ 149,00

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Pearl PMTD9LYD Awakening Tongue Drum C Lydian Orange Burst

Pearl's Awakening series' tongue drums have tongues that have been cut by laser for accurate tuning. This orange model has 9 tongues with notes from the C lydian scale. It can be played by hand or with the included mallets.

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€ 298,00

€ 283,00

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Pearl PMTD9CPT Awakening Tongue Drum C Majeur Crimson Burst

Pearl's Awakening series' tongue drums have tongues that have been cut by laser for accurate tuning. This crimson model has 9 tongues with notes in the key of C major. It can be played by hand or with the included mallets.

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€ 298,00

€ 281,00

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Pearl PMTD8GM Awakening Tongue Drum G Majeur Blue Burst

Pearl's Awakening series' tongue drums have tongues that have been cut by laser for accurate tuning. This blue model has 8 tongues with notes in the key of G major. It can be played by hand or with the included mallets.

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€ 267,00

€ 253,00

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Pearl PMTD8AKB Awakening Tongue Drum A Ake Bono Brown Burst

Pearl's Awakening series' tongue drums have tongues that have been cut by laser for accurate tuning. This brown model has 8 tongues with notes from the A Akebono scale. It can be played by hand or with the included mallets.

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€ 267,00

€ 253,00

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Sela SE 201 Harmony Handpan D Kurd roestvrij staal

The Sela SE 201 is a stainless steel handpan in D-minor tuning offering the following notes: D3, A4, G4, E4, C4, A3, Bb3, D4 and F4. Padded bag and pair of cotton gloves included.

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€ 2.168,00

€ 1.222,00

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Sela SE 304 Harmony Handpan F La Sirena Stainless Steel

The Sela SE 304 Harmony Handpan comes in F La Sirena: a special F minor tuning that encompasses dreamy, romantic notes.

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€ 1.529,00

€ 1.209,00

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Patera D Minor 'The Classic' Handpan

A beautifully crafted, performance ready instrument for professional melodic percussionists: the Patera 'The Classic' has been tuned in D-minor - a classic tuning for a classic handpan.

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€ 1.033,00

€ 999,00

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Pearl PMTD9AKB Awakening Tongue Drum C Ake Bono Purple Burst

Pearl's Awakening series' tongue drums have tongues that have been cut by laser for accurate tuning. This purple model has 9 tongues with notes from the C Akebono scale. It can be played by hand or with the included mallets.

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€ 294,00

€ 265,00

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Pearl PBHP-500 Awakening Melodic D Minor Handpan, 22-inch

This large, 22-inch steel handpan is the biggest model in Pearl's Awakening Series. It comes in the key of D minor and has a centre tone field surrounded by eight more tone fields, each of which offers three notes.

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€ 2.419,00

€ 2.265,00

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