Alternatives to handpan
If you're looking for an alternative to handpan, here are a few options: Steel Tongue Drum: The Steel Tongue Drum is a percussion...
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Sylvain Paslier
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Is handpan hard to learn?
The handpan is a musical instrument that can be challenging to learn, especially for those who are not experienced in playing percussion...
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Sylvain Paslier
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
NEW Album: ‘World Music’ Available on All Streaming Platforms
One year ago today, I woke up in the Middle-East. It would mark the beginning of 7 months of performances at the World Expo. Today I am...
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Sylvain Paslier
- Sep 25, 2021
- 28 min
Dave Jones on Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury with Handpans
This is a true story of sound healing, a first-hand account of the impact handpans had on Dave Jones' life after he suffered brain trauma.
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Sylvain Paslier
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Hang® / Handpan at Expo Dubai 2020
I am delighted to announce I will be performing on Hang® / Handpan at the World Expo (also known as the World Fair) in Dubai starting...
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Sylvain Paslier
- Jul 11, 2021
- 17 min
Welcome to Handpan Camp!
Handpan Camp is a 5-day campout in the Pacific Northwest. Tune in to our group conversation as we revisit its inception, share highlights an
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Sylvain Paslier
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Serendipitous Encounters
Much of what gives life meaning stems from accidents, interruptions, and serendipitous encounters. In other words, it's the “off time”. It h
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Sylvain Paslier
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
Old Water Tower Session (INSANE Reverb!)
It’s a massive abandoned and rusty water tower in the middle of nowhere. I count a 10-second reverb at least.
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Sylvain Paslier
- Dec 15, 2020
- 29 min
PANArt History with Ron Kravitz (2002-07 Hang Distributor)
Ron Kravitz is a notable figure in handpan history. As the sole Hang distributor in the US (2002-05) and then one of only two worldwide...
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Sylvain Paslier
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
Because together is better than alone
PANArt's copyright claim could mean the end of handpans. Handpan community, let's unite to save the handpan!
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Sylvain Paslier
- Sep 10, 2020
- 36 min
The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner
What if the magical effect of handpans could be explained? Sylvain and Mark explore the hidden patterns of the instrument.
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Sylvain Paslier
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
Elevate Your Surroundings
I've been thinking about 'inspiration' a lot lately... and what a powerful force it can be. Perhaps it's mood-lighting, your go-to...
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Sylvain Paslier
- Apr 27, 2020
- 25 min
Hang Pioneer Steve Shehan on The Handpan Podcast
For Hang pioneer Steve Shehan, “the unexpected became a profession”. Hear from one of the world’s most recognized percussionists about what
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Sylvain Paslier
- Apr 3, 2020
- 1 min
Tim Ferriss Plays Handpans!
Tim Ferriss says the handpan "has allowed me an entry way into music in a way I haven't known before".
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Sylvain Paslier
- Jan 29, 2020
- 29 min
The Handpan as a Career With Dan Mulqueen
What does it take to make the handpan your career? Over the last few years, Dan Mulqueen has turned his hobby into work and he is now happil
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Sylvain Paslier
- Dec 3, 2019
- 5 min
Comment fabriquer un handpan? (étape-par-étape)
Étant passionné de handpan, je me suis toujours demandé comment était fabriqué cet instrument. Par quels procédés est-ce qu'une simple t
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Sylvain Paslier
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Pantheon Connection — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Two pictures taken by Spyros, each with a special story, hang on the walls of Colin's shop.
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Sylvain Paslier
- Nov 19, 2019
- 4 min
The Fun Corner — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Colin turns extra metal into cool board games and a "handpan" clock that chimes in Celtic... That's the fun corner of Colin's shop!
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Sylvain Paslier
- Nov 19, 2019
- 4 min
The Mutant Cello — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
This is how Colin redefined his relationship to the cello. New pegs, new tuning, added sitar string and a bluetooth speaker attached via mag
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Sylvain Paslier
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Hydro Map — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Colin's map on the wall shows all the handpan makers who have adopted his water-pressure invention to form handpan shells called "hydroformi
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