The handpan is still a fairly new instrument that, in contrast to the classical instruments, cannot yet look back on a centuries-long tradition. Therefore, it has not yet developed its own style of playing and there are only a small number of manuals dedicated to this musical instrument. The techniques of older percussion instruments are still being transferred to the handpan.
A completely new approach to handpan playing
With Playing Handpan, Kay Rauber, drummer and experimental percussionist, presents creative work with the instrument. He teaches various rhythms and motivates and inspires free playing. He shows a completely new approach to playing and makes clear what potential lies in the handpan.
Contents:
Chapter 1: From the first beat to the first rhythms
Playing posture
How do I practice?
Basic technique
The most important positions
First exercises
The thing with the circle
Exercises for the circle of 8
Rhythms in the circle of 8
Fill-ins in the circle of 8
Chapter 2: Shape playing, the splitstroke and chords
Playing in shapes
The splitstroke
Chords in the 8el pulse
Chapter 3: Arpeggios and the circle of 16
The circle of 16
Rhythms in a circle of 16
Arpeggios
The seesaw with thumb and index finger
Arpeggio and seesaw combined
Chapter 4: Popular rhythms interpreted on the handpan
Rhythms of this world in a circle of 8
Chapter 5: New hand phrases and expansion possibilities
