C# AnnaZiska (9 notes)

The AnnaZiska in C# is a 9-note handpan featuring the complete natural minor scale. This 9-note configuration is ideal for newcomers seeking an affordable starting point for their handpan journey. With its layout of 8 notes within the tonal circle, playing this instrument becomes a delightful, straightforward, and instinctive experience. This scale is renowned for its adaptability, allowing you to craft melodies that convey a wide range of emotions, from enigmatic and contemplative to somber and tension-filled, or even bright, optimistic, and uplifting, depending on the chords you choose to play. The classic 9-note arrangement of the handpan provides impeccable tonal separation and is well-suited for a blend of melodic and percussive techniques.

Celtic D Minor (9 notes)

The Celtic D Minor is a 9 note handpan perfect for beginners looking for a budget friendly handpan scale to start their handpan journey with. It has 9 notes It is based on the natural minor omitting the sixth note. It is the best scale for sound therapists, healers, and yoga teachers. The layout with 8 notes in the tonal circle makes the playability of the instrument fun, easy and intuitive. The layout for this handpan has perfect tonal isolation and is great for a combination of melodic and percussive playing.

D Kurd (10 notes)

The classic series of 10-note handpans is an ideal choice for enthusiasts and artists who want to start their handpan journey with an instrument that is both user-friendly and budget-friendly. Among our popular scales, the D Kurd 10 offers versatility and is well-suited for beginners and intermediate players. With the inclusion of Bb3, it creates a complete natural D Minor scale. Moreover, the presence of the high C5 enables players to explore the D Celtic Minor scale as well, allowing for a wide range of musical possibilities. If you’re seeking a durable instrument to kickstart your handpan learning journey, this is the perfect choice that will serve you for a lifetime. Additionally, you can consider upgrading your 10-note handpan in the future by adding up to 6 additional notes, transforming it into a 16-note handpan.

F# Low Pygmy (9 notes)

The Pygmy scale hails from Africa and is characterized by its sweet and melodious tones. The F# Low Pygmy handpan, featuring 9 notes with 8 notes arranged within the tonal circle, ensures a playful, easy, and intuitive playing experience. However, due to the consecutive half steps in this scale, it may present a challenge for novice players. Nevertheless, if you’re in search of a scale imbued with a Middle Eastern flair and offering excellent potential for percussive techniques, this would be an outstanding choice! The traditional 9-note layout for handpans provides impeccable tonal separation and lends itself well to a blend of both melodic and percussive playing styles.