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Handpan Maker Spotlight

Mark D'Ambrosio

Aug 3, 2020
3 min

The 5 Best Handpan Alternatives

Don't have the money for a handpan yet? Here's 5 inexpensive alternatives to get you started!

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What Is the Best Beginner Handpan Scale?

Mark D'Ambrosio

Jul 27, 2020
6 min

What Is the Best Beginner Handpan Scale?

Are you a future handpan player trying to decide what scale is the one for you? Here's some information to get you started.

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The Handpan Beginners Cheat Sheet. Answers to All Your Questions in One Sentence or Less.

Mark D'Ambrosio

May 4, 2020
4 min

The Handpan Beginners Cheat Sheet. Answers to All Your Questions in One Sentence or Less.

Every question you have about the handpan answered in as few words as possible.

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Why Are Used Handpans Still So Expensive?

Mark D'Ambrosio

Apr 20, 2020
3 min

Why Are Used Handpans Still So Expensive?

Wondering why used handpans can still be so pricey? Here's three reasons why.

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How to Pick the Scale of Your Second Handpan

Mark D'Ambrosio

Mar 30, 2020
5 min

How to Pick the Scale of Your Second Handpan

Need help deciding the scale of your second handpan? These three "C's" are all you need.

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Why Handpan Scales Have Such Weird Names
(And Why It’s Kind of Genius)

Mark D'Ambrosio

Mar 23, 2020
4 min

Why Handpan Scales Have Such Weird Names (And Why It’s Kind of Genius)

What's the difference between a handpan and a hang drum? And what on earth is a pantam? A brief explanation of the many names of the handpan

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Mark D'Ambrosio

Mar 9, 2020
3 min

Every Name for the Handpan, Explained

What's the difference between a handpan and a hang drum? And what on earth is a pantam? A brief explanation of the many names of the handpan

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Why Buying an A=432Hz Handpan is a HORRIBLE Idea.

Mark D'Ambrosio

Mar 2, 2020
5 min

Why Buying an A=432Hz Handpan is a HORRIBLE Idea.

What is A=432hz? And why should handpan players avoid it like the plague?

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Mark D'Ambrosio

Feb 24, 2020
5 min

9 Tips For Avoiding a Handpan Scam

Worried about falling victim to a handpan scam? This article is for you.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Handpan Scale for You

Mark D'Ambrosio

Jan 15, 2020
2 min

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Handpan Scale for You

Struggling to choose a handpan scale? These 5 tips are all you need.

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Mark D'Ambrosio

Jan 14, 2020
6 min

The Top Ten Traits of a Great Handpan

Want to know how to spot a truly great handpan? Here are 10 things to look for.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Handpan

Mark D'Ambrosio

Jan 13, 2020
5 min

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Handpan

Looking to buy your first handpan? This guide is for you!

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