Handpan Drum 22 Inches D Minor Kurd, 432Hz 10 Notes Hand Drum Instrument, Premium Steel Hand Drum, Handpan Instrument Handpan Drum for Adults (Gold)

I’ve wanted a Hang drum since I saw someone playing one on the streets of Seattle circa 2012. Back then you couldn’t get one for under $10,000. More recently I saw them come down to around $1500, and while tempted I held off. $300 is much more reasonable, and while it may not have quite the ethereal tone of an instrument 5-10x more expensive, it sounds really good to my ears. If you are making money from music, sure buy an expensive one I guess, but if you are playing for yourself, this is far more than you need, and easily worth the money. The sound is great, which is really all that matters to me, but I’ll also note that it looks great and seems well made. I wish the logo wasn’t etched into the top, but does not matter.

As a beginner, I am thrilled to be able to play with this handpan. However I have one note that is not quite right. I know as I get better, this is going to bother me a lot. But this is what I could afford and I'm still happy I got it. If you can afford the best, I would start with that if I were you. Enjoy getting a handpan either way you go because it's really something awesome to play with! As a afterthought, I think I am wrong about the note being off. The drum comes with a couple drum sticks and when I tried them out, I was able to hit the notes better. Could be I just need to get better at playing. Still love my purchase.

I am a non-musician and teach elementary school plus a yoga class in the after school program. I bought and used a small Han drum years ago that the kids really enjoyed in the yoga class (they took turns at it) and occasionally I let kids use it in turns in the regular class why doing quiet work (a little worried that district suits might suddenly come in with their clipboards—I might get dinged or they might really dig it!).Anyway I thought I’d graduate to a drum with more notes. What I love most about both is that they are intuitive instruments—a complete novice could create beautiful sounds just by striking the notes randomly. This pleases the kids in my high risk school infinitesimally. I have them use the mallets (in fact I ordered what I think are better one than the ones enclosed because the ball is a tad bigger and the handle is a coated plastic—my guess is the wooden handled mallets that were enclosed absorb more of the sound). I personally prefer using mallets in a classroom because without them isn’t loud enough, esp if kids’ hands are playing it. It sounds like almost like a different instrument when played with mallets, maybe closer to a steel drum, but it’s not only louder, the notes are far clearer/sharper (forgive my non-musician’s terminology).I’m planning on bringing it to a fairly housebound elderly relative living solo in hopes he might take to it. Next summer when I have a little time I plan to reel up some YouTube videos to learn how to play it with my hands (there are probably hundreds of Han drum tutorials there); I enjoy the textures pro-players evoke by using different parts of their hands. Only negative is that I didn’t take the time to look at its dimensions and weight—that drum is a BIG boy! Not looking forward to toting it across campus. I really appreciate that they included a sturdy tote bag. Also it’s really expensive, but obviously a lot cheaper than most others. I’m hoping I can get even a partial tax write-off for it as it’ll be used almost exclusively by school kids. (Hoping never more that it’ll jumpstart kids with inborn musical talent to pursue their gift!!)

This is my first pan. I did not want to spend a lot of money in case I didn't end up liking it while I learn how to play. I received this pan very well packaged and seemingly in tune. I began playing and am improving my sound quality. As I am improving my strike technique I am hearing the tones becoming more melodic. However, I do not like how the bE4 plays. No matter what I do it will not resonate, all the other notes play well. The pattern on the top of the pan is very pretty and so makes the pan more attractive in the space where I primarily use it. The little stand works well, but the strap on it is fixed at both ends so there is no way to attach it to anything...like when the pan is in its case, you cant hang it from a strap. The case fits the pan very well and provides nice protection. I have hiked with it and found that it is acceptable on a 5 mile very rough terrain trail but the attachment points seem to be just a bit off for really good comfort. I will be adding a chest strap too.Overall, I believe this is a good pan at this price point. It can make very pretty music once you learn how to properly play it.

Great product for the money. And a great way to get started without spending a fortune.

After much research I chose this one to see if I even would enjoy playing. Turns out I’m really enjoying the instrument. The hardest thing for me is to concentrate on the strike until it is consistently good with both hands then enjoy the patterns and sound options. It came decently tuned but may lose tuning with time. In the meantime I am really loving the sounds and rhythms even practicing my striking. Price was right for what I’m doing with it.