Hang™ is the trademarked name of an instrument created by the Swiss company PANArt in 2000—no longer produced today. Handpan is the generic name adopted for all subsequent instruments in this family, created by independent… Read the full article
I test every handpan that arrives at Miłość i Spokój. This is a permanent part of the order process, not an additional service performed only on selected instruments. In this article, I show a specific example from one of… Read the full article
The New Year is approaching – a time when many of us pause for a moment to look within ourselves. For me, this breakthrough will be special. I'm entering it with a new musical… Read the full article
The handpan is a unique instrument that captivates with its sound and improvisational possibilities. I'm increasingly asked about handpan duets—both for concerts and home sessions with another person. The most common question is: is it better… Read the full article
When buying a handpan, you may encounter terms such as maker, manufacturer, brand, seller, or dealer. These are sometimes used interchangeably, although in practice they describe different roles. The person selling the instrument doesn't always occupy… Read the full article
The sound and durability of a handpan are influenced not only by the type of steel, but also by the preparation of the material, the instrument's construction, tuning, and stabilization throughout the production process. In the Mystic Series, I use premium stainless steel, which… Read the full article
The quality of the handpan is audible from the very first seconds of playing. Two instruments made of similar material can sound completely different—one will be bright, expressive, and more metallic, while the other will be warm, soft, and deep. Read the full article
The type of steel is one of the important factors influencing the character of a handpan: its length and sustain, its timbre, the response of the sound fields to touch, and its care requirements. However, this doesn't mean that... Read the full article
A handpan is not only a musical instrument, but also a work of art that requires proper care to maintain its unique sound and aesthetics for a long time. Here's a practical guide to help you care for your… Read the full article
The sound of a handpan is not a matter of chance. Each sound field is precisely shaped and tuned so that when struck, it produces not only the main note but also additional components that create its characteristic timbre. Read the full article
There are instruments you play. And there are instruments that play you. The handpan belongs to the latter group. I know this not from theory—I know it because I play it myself… Read the full article
I know this from personal experience. I sit down with a handpan, hit the first square—and within a minute, I stop thinking about what just happened. The sound lingers for a few seconds before fading away completely. In… Read the full article
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