9 Notes Stainless Handpan Drum VIRA-4

Features of 9 Notes Handpan Drum

• 9 Notes Handpan Drum with perfect tuning
• Nine notes in D Minor; each note is beautifully resonant
• Diameter: 22.8 inches | Height: 10 cm
• Made of stainless steel

The quality of the drum is very important because if the drum is damaged, the instrument will be out of tune and will not deliver the right sound. Stainless steel gives the player the reassurance that this instrument has good stability against moisture, but this does not mean the instrument does not need care and attention. Drums need to be lubricated with special oil; the duration of this process depends on where you live. If you live in a humid area, taking care of this instrument is more important.

History of Handpan Drum

The handpan drum is a musical instrument that was first produced in Switzerland in 2000. Described as a "hypnotic instrument," the handpan drum was produced as a percussion instrument by two Swiss citizens, Sabina Schärer and Felix Rohner, as a result of long research and investigations in different parts of the world.

How to Play

The handpan drum, resembling a turtle shell made entirely of steel, is placed on the lap and played using hands and fingers. The instrument, which belongs to the group of idiophones, has a sound reminiscent of harp, gong, or harmonic tones. Different sounds and notes are obtained through vibration by hitting small pits on its surface. The most exciting thing about the instrument is that anyone can easily play it. Thanks to this, more and more people are choosing this musical instrument to relax and calm themselves. It has also gained popularity among yoga teachers. Since it is a new instrument, there is no rule about how you should play it — it is up to you to choose any style.