Görlitz - Beginner Handpan Workshop

Melody & Rhythm

Special for absolute beginners 😊

Word has gotten around – a UFO is making its rounds and has taken the world of sound by storm! Handpan – an instrument that has become an integral part of the sound cosmos!

Do you also want to explore the magical spell of the handpan for yourself, how it affects you and your body, how you can conjure up your own highly individual playing style on this instrument? Then come to my workshop and register now!

Content: Theory & practice in short form:

• Background knowledge on the origins and history of the handpan
• Differences between handpans (scale, material, sound)
• Touch techniques
• Trying out different hand pan settings
• Rhythmic introduction – body percussion – body awareness
• Learning rhythm patterns on the conga (drum) – Coordination
• Implementation on the handpan
• Improvisation exercises and beat exercises
• Time to reflect and relax in between
• A harmonious overall experience at Studio Ritmico!

At the end of the workshop we will play a piece together, where I will accompany you on the congas/percussion to give you a complete feeling of harmony in rhythm, sound and percussion to take home with you!

Handpans will be provided for the workshop. You will also have the opportunity to discover and play different manufacturers and scales.

After the workshop you also have the option of renting a handpan to continue practicing what you have learned at home or to develop your playing further on your own. If you buy a Handpan, the rental fees will be charged 100% with the purchase price. More information on site!