The handpan is an absolutely beginner-friendly instrument where percussion and melody meet. Playing the handpan creates soothing, spherical and long-lasting soundscapes that completely captivate both the player and the listener. Neither previous experience nor knowledge of music theory is necessary, because all the tone fields on the handpan are on a fixed scale. With most models, it is not possible to strike dissonant notes, i.e. notes that sound "wrong". Therefore, you can follow your own intuition while playing and lose yourself in mysterious, dreamy melodies after only a short time. With a little practice, of course, more complicated rhythms, captivating chords and two-part melodies are also possible. A handpan is just as suitable as a solo instrument as it is for playing together with other handpans or other instruments such as tongue drums, guitar or percussion.
Our Journey Handpans are more compact and travel-friendly versions of our high-quality Harmony Handpans. They are also made from the highest quality stainless steel and are completely handmade and intricately tuned by some of the best handpan makers in the world. Stainless steel handpans have a much longer sustain than nitrided handpans and are therefore particularly suitable for slow, relaxing and meditative playing. At the same time, they are very easy to clean. This Sela Journey Stainless Steel handpans features a matt golden finish, which gives it a noble, high-quality look.
The D Kurd tuning (fundamental frequency 440 Hz) is one of our best-selling scales. The central note in the middle of the handpan is D3, around it are arranged in a circle the notes A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4 and A4. Thanks to its bright-sounding D minor scale, the D Kurd can be used to play a wide variety of melodies, from quietly meditative to melancholy to powerful and cheerful. Particularly practical: an overview of the scale with the individual tone fields is lasered onto the underside of the handpan.
Each Sela Handpan comes with a bag made of tear-resistant nylon fabric, which, thanks to its good lining, provides optimal protection during transport. It can be carried either by hand with the two handles or comfortably as a backpack with the adjustable shoulder straps. A practical outer compartment offers enough space for small accessories such as a metronome.
