Collection: Handpan notes

It's taken you days, weeks, or maybe even months to find your own handpan and hold it in your hands. But now what!? Yes, the handpan really is as intuitive as just tapping the handpan notes on the drum and playing whatever comes to mind. However, there are some basic entry-level techniques that can really speed up the learning curve for development.

Since the handpan is only 20 years old, very few have composed anything for it with exclusive handpan sheet music . Most players (and manufacturers) have probably never seen or read sheet music for the handpan in their lives . If that's the case, how do people learn to play the instrument? Well, as with many musical instruments, you can start by learning by ear. Only recently have people started to develop real sheet music for the handpan .

You need to learn the basics, which means you need to start with the handpan scale and then learn the rhythms and the difference between them. Once you have memorized a set of hand movements and patterns, you'll be as good as any other handpan player who calls themselves a professional, because remember, the kalimba is about improvisation.

Read on here to find out everything about handpan sheet music , how you can download sheet music for handpan songs for free , where you can find the handpan sheet music PDF and everything else you should know about the basics of learning the handpan - have fun!

What are handpan notes?

In order to go into the topic of learning handpan notes in more detail , you should first know the basics of this instrument. Each handpan is tuned to a specific scale. Whether it is a 9-note scale in Celtic minor or an 8-note scale in F-Akebono minor, it doesn't make much difference. What is important is the way in which you play the scale with both hands.

Easier to explain than to describe, you play the scale by playing the middle "ding" note of the handpan with one hand. Immediately after that, you find the second largest note in the circle of notes surrounding the ding note and play that with your second hand. With your first hand, you then play the next (third largest) note on the left, followed by your second hand on the (fourth largest) note on the right. Continue up the scale in this pattern until you reach the highest (smallest) note. Now you have officially played the scale with handpan notes (up!). If you repeat this pattern in reverse order, starting from the top, you can also complete the scale downwards.

Learn handpan notes

By putting together the two up and down patterns we showed you earlier, you've already been able to go beyond just playing the handpan scale and use the scale to create a melody using handpan notes . Technically, when you play each note of the handpan scale up and down, you're playing a type of arpeggio (scale chord notes) which are effective melodic patterns to accompany other instruments or even play solo - so well done!

What's your rhythm like? It doesn't matter. When playing the handpan, there are a variety of rhythms on the same and different handpan notes , generally improvised by the player to play a song. You don't need to know music theory, but if you understand these basic concepts of rhythm, you'll be playing melodies in no time!

• A "crotchet" or "one beat" rhythm is essentially what sounds like tapping a beat every second. Note that you can play a crotchet/one beat rhythm faster or slower than one per second, but for now and as a reference, try hitting once per second.
  
  
• Try playing the same thing, but this time in double time, that is, two beats per second. Once you master this and maintain the same speed for one and two beats per second, you will be able to improvise a combination of these two rhythms on the handpan to create some fantastic melodies.

Would you also like to try it with real handpan sheet music and a songbook? Then you've come to the right place! Sonodrum offers you the opportunity to get sheet music for handpan songs for free and to download them as a handpan sheet music PDF from theSonodrum website . We'll tell you how to do this below.

Download our free handpan sheet music as PDF

There are a few websites where you can buy handpan sheet music if you are interested in learning handpan sheet music . You will also probably find corresponding songbooks at your local music store, or they can order handpan sheet music books for you. But why make it complicated when it could be so much easier? Our free handpan song sheet music as a PDF not only offers you songs, but also has a detailed introduction with a table of the symbols used to learn the handpan sheet music and understand how to use the handpan. The handpan sheet music and the song sheet music are synchronized and you can learn to play the handpan much more quickly. After learning the handpan sheet music , you have already done most of it - playing is then uncomplicated and intuitive.

With the Handpan sheet music PDF , which you can download from us for free, you can play the Handpan immediately and in a variety of ways.

Is it difficult to learn handpan notes

Purchasing a handpan is a significant investment that we believe the player should enjoy for a lifetime. One of the magical aspects of these instruments is that they are typically made up of just one scale. This allows the player to break free from their mental awareness and focus more on an emotional, kinetic and spiritual inspiration while playing. Music as a form of therapy and healing is something that almost everyone can relate to. We listen to music when we are happy or sad, when we are celebrating or grieving. Music has the ability to channel feelings and transform them into something richer and more tangible.

You can also play a musical instrument without having a special musical background. The handpan is suitable for anyone who wants to enjoy emotional music and who actually only wants to learn a few handpan notes . You can also download handpan notes for free and experiment with them. It's really not difficult. It's very unlikely that you'll produce the wrong handpan notes . They always sound harmonious, maybe you'll even discover a new talent and be able to compose handpan songs with your own notes?

The free handpan sheet music guide

To better understand the basics and learn how to read and use handpan notes , we offer you a detailed and clearly explained guide in German. It is our songbook - Handpan notes free - which you can get for free. In the book, which is a handpan notes PDF for download , you will find not only the instructions but also a few pages with practical exercises and songs: Notes Handpan songs free of charge . Grab it and have fun with the handpan notes . It's all about having fun!

Learn handpan notes as a beginner

First you have to decide how many handpan notes /sound fields you want on your instrument. You will find (especially as a beginner) that nine sound fields are more than enough to keep you busy. Experiment with the handpan for a few hours without necessarily paying attention to the handpan notes . Have fun with it. Then, when you have got a feel for the instrument, how it feels in your hand and what sounds it can produce, try using handpan notes . You can order handpan notes for beginners for free from us or buy a manual with handpan notes online .

The instructions will help beginners to read songbooks with handpan notes and then convert songs and the respective notes into special handpan notes . Order handpan song notes from us for free and just take a look, you won't lose anything. We'll explain to you exactly how you can get our handpan notes for free so you can get started, even if you're a complete beginner.

What can you do after learning the handpan notes

The handpan is one of the most accessible musical instruments on the market, making it great for people who are new to music. Since the handpan is only played in one scale, it can be a great instrument for beginners, as you can make good-sounding music right away. It will be a plus if you learn handpan sheet music , because then you can turn any song into a handpan song. Handpan sheet music also refers to the individual symbols that can represent the way you hit the handpan. Once you know the different symbols - you can find them in our handpan sheet music PDF - you can turn any song into a melody that you can play on the handpan. This way you will also be able to help your friends who are just starting to play the handpan.

Give them the tip to download the handpan song sheet music for free so that they can also reach an advanced level, because that is possible once you have mastered the handpan sheet music .

Handpan Sheet Music - What we guarantee

You want to know what we guarantee when you download our handpan sheet music for free ? Well, basically, we can guarantee that you will have a lot of fun and get to know your handpan instrument better.

Order our sheet music handpan instructions and:

1. You will receive instructions that are tailored to your handpan, namely the one with 9 sound fields and a middle field.
2. You don't need a translation tool because the instructions come in German.
3. First, you get to know your handpan in detail by following the explanations.
4. You won't have to read any blabla because it is designed to address only the most important aspects.
5. You will find a clear table of the symbols of the handpan notes and which movements belong to them.
6. There is a section in the PDF that suggests rhythmic exercises.
7. You learn 5 songs.
8. And you don’t have to spend a cent to get the handpan sheet music.

Download handpan sheet music for free at Sonodrum.net

Now we have told you a lot about handpan notes in general and made you want to read our handpan notes PDF . It is time to tell you how you can get the PDF with handpan notes and basics:

• Go to ourSonodrum page .
• Click on the Handpan or Music Books tab above.
• Look for the button Order Handpan Sheet Music for Free when you are on the Handpan page, or for the product Handpan Songbook on the Music Books page.
• Click on it and enter your email address.
• You will then receive an email containing the PDF.
• You can print it out if you prefer to have the instructions and handpan sheet music on paper.

Conclusion - Handpan Notes

In recent years, sound healing has emerged as a therapeutic field that uses sounds to treat stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Sound healers and therapists often use sound vibrations to promote relaxation and reduce stress, so it's not surprising that special attention is paid to the instruments that produce the sounds and songs that affect our emotional, mental, and physical state, as is the case with the handpan, which has become particularly popular in the last 2 years.

But you've never made music before - so is the handpan right for you?

Absolutely! We hope that this has now become clearer to you and that you have understood that there are handpan sheet music that can make your learning process faster and more varied. A handpan sheet music /songbook will take you to a different level, as you will no longer just be playing the instrument intuitively.

The handpan itself is the best teacher you can have. Of course, there are some great online resources to learn new tricks if you get stuck and want to take your playing to the next level - and that's handpan sheet music . Order your handpan sheet music today and it's free!

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about handpan sheet music

Handpan notes, what is that?

Handpan notes allow you to play almost any song on the handpan. They transform standard musical notes into symbols and notes that you can use on the handpan. They teach you which sound field you should play when and in what way.

Where can I buy handpan sheet music PDF?

You can order handpan sheet music from many online sites, such as Amazon or eBay. But you will only be able to download the PDFs that you receive from us for free. Order the free handpan sheet music songbookhere .

Are there free handpan sheet music?

Yes, you can find some handpan sheet music songbooks for free on the internet , but they are in Chinese or English. Here you can find a complete guide with handpan sheet music and songs in German as a free PDF, and it is tailored to the 9 + 1 sound fields handpan.

How much do handpan sheet music cost?

Handpan sheet music can cost between €8 and €20. But why spend money on it when you can get it for free? Order free handpan sheet music from Sonodrum.

Where can I download handpan sheet music?

Go to the Sonodrum.net website and navigate to the music books. There you will find the Handpan Sheet Music Songbook as a product. Click on "Buy" and you will quickly see that the amount is 0 €. After a few minutes you will receive an email with the Handpan sheet music as a PDF, completely free of charge.