Handpan Tuning #1 - How to Stabilize a Note in Under 2 Minutes Symphonic Steel 2018-12-12 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopSean Beever of Symphonic Steel and Peter Levitov of Handpan360, discuss some finer points of handpan tuning, and what can differentiate a good handpan versus a bad one, more specifically in this case, how to stabilize a handpan note.If you like this video, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Share the Love Please!🔴 Subscribe to Symphonic Steel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SymphonicSteel?sub_confirmation=1👍 Thumbs up and share this video :) 📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/symphonic_steelVideo Production by Handpan360.For more from Handpan360:🔴 Check out their Youtube Channel, http://bit.ly/YTHP360s , for all the new Handpan performances, interviews, lessons, vlogs, and jams. 📷 Follow them on Instagram: http://instagram.com/handpan360💙Like their FB Page: fb.com/handpan360More from Peter Levitov:peterlevitov.com
Cleaning an Iskra Handpan #shorts Symphonic Steel 2022-11-05 | Keeping your Iskra handpan clean is important, but very easy to do! This video can also apply to other makes of handpans.https://www.SymphonicSteel.com
Iskra Handpan | Hijaz Kar | Symphonic Steel Symphonic Steel 2022-11-04 | This Iskra handpan is in the Hijaz Kar sound model and is for sale on our website. Purchase it here: https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe sound model of this handpan is "Hijaz Kar": (G) C C# E F G G# B C
PanART Hang Retuning Results | Before and After!! Symphonic Steel 2022-11-03 | Here is a recent PanART Hang that was sent to me for a retuning. It was pretty out of tune across the board, as you can hear in the first part of this video. It ended up retuning quite nicely. I'm happy with the result!
Iskra Handpan | Tarznauyn 9 | Symphonic Steel Symphonic Steel 2022-11-03 | This Iskra handpan is in the Tarznauyn sound model, but with 9 notes around the tonefield plus the central note.symphonicsteel.com/product/tarznauyn9The notes in the Tarznauyn 9 sound model are as follows: (G) D Eb F G Ab B C D Eb
Iskra Handpan | C Hijaz Sound Model | Symphonic Steel Symphonic Steel 2022-10-27 | This handpan is for sale! Please visit the website to purchase it!https://www.SymphonicSteel.comC Hijaz: (C) G Ab B C D Eb F G
Iskra Handpan | Onoleo Sound Model | Symphonic Steel Symphonic Steel 2022-10-26 | This handpan is in stock and for sale! To purchase, visit our Iskra handpan shop online here: symphonicsteel.com/shopThe sound model is Onoleo: (B) F# G B C D# E F# G BThe material used for this particular Iskra Handpan is stainless steel.
Iskra Handpan | 2022 Model with New Finish! (2022 Model) Symphonic Steel 2022-03-21 | Check out the new look for the Iskra handpan in 2022! I've decided to go back to the beautiful polished purples and blues from years ago.To learn more and purchase an Iskra handpan, please visit http://www.SymphonicSteel.comThe sound model presented here is D Minor. The notes are (D) A Bb C D E F G A.
Iskra Handpan (2022) - Citrus - New Look for 2022 Iskras! Symphonic Steel 2022-01-18 | Here is fresh Iskra handpan with a new look for 2022!https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/Sound Model: Citrus
Iskra Handpan - Stainless Steel - Ida Sound Model (2021) Symphonic Steel 2021-11-16 | This is one of the latest experiments in my workshop, a different type of stainless steel. This handpan will be listed for sale on the website: symphonicsteel.com/shopThe sound model is 'Ida': (F) C C# E F G G# C C#
Iskra Handpan - Harmonic Minor (#745) Symphonic Steel 2021-08-03 | symphonicsteel.comThis handpan is for sale on our website!The sound model is "Harmonic Minor".
Iskra Handpan - D Minor [2020] Symphonic Steel 2020-08-26 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/The Iskra handpan is the best recreation of the PANArt Hang in the world. Here, the D Minor sound model is displayed (one of the most classic and recognized sound models).The Iskra handpan has built upon the techniques of the PANArt Hang and taken tuned steel to an entirely new level. This D Minor iskra handpan is a fine example of such.Visit our website to learn more about our hand-crafted and professional handpans. Since 2013, Symphonic Steel has been proud to make some of the best handpans available anywhere.https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/
Ida - Flagship Series - #588 Symphonic Steel 2020-07-17 | Shop Our Handpans: symphonicsteel.com/product-category/featuredhandpansHere is a new experimental Iskra handpan. A different steel has been used for the top shell. It is not stainless steel, surprisingly. It is usually utilized in the aerospace industry, but why not make a handpan from it? The increase in sustain is readily apparent. On top of that, the dynamic range and volume is breath taking. Many more Iskra handpans will be built from this material. The audio you hear is completely un-edited. No effects have been used.The sound model is Ida: (F) C Db E F G Ab C Dbsymphonicsteel.com/product-category/featuredhandpans
Handpan Tuning Demo - Symphonic Steel Handpan Shells Symphonic Steel 2020-03-19 | Here is a short demonstration to show how efficiently one can tune a handpan note with a properly made handpan shell. With the right steel, and the correct heat treatment parameters, some seriously fast and easy tuning can be performed!It has taken me many years and a substantial financial investment to dial in the perfect handpan shell. All handpan shells are not created equal..... some are heat-treated so lightly that they might not even be treated at all! This means long tuning times, sore necks, and poor sounding handpans. Why have other handpan shell suppliers chosen to lightly nitride (heat treat) their shells you may ask? Usually, it is because improper nitriding will reduce sustain and quality of the handpan. Instead of investing in finding the perfect nitride recipe, they nitride them so lightly that the nitriding simply does not do anything. At that point, the nitriding on most other suppliers handpan shells is really quite pointless beyond being able to claim that they are 'nitrided'.Our top of the line heat treated handpan shells can be purchased on our website at symphonicsteel.com/product/blank-shell-nitrided
Hang Drums & Handpans : What Are They?? Symphonic Steel 2020-01-07 | Visit symphonicsteel.com to read articles about these instruments, how they are made, and how to get one for yourself!Maybe you've seen these weird UFO looking type instruments recently. Perhaps in a viral video, or out and about in the streets and subways of big cities. Here's a quick intro to what a hang drum or handpan is, why it is gaining popularity, and where it came from.
Vibes On An Early Iskra Handpan (2017) - Performed by Peter Levitov Symphonic Steel 2019-12-27 | Handpans for sale here at symphonicsteel.com/shopHandpan Lessons, Music, and More at Handpan360: youtube.com/user/Handpan360This is a beautiful performance by Peter Levitov (Handpan360) on one of the first Iskra handpans built back in 2017 (This was the 26th Iskra handpan ever built... the current number is around 350). The Iskra was still going through many changes with each one that was built, but this one, in the Melog-Selisir sound model, was quite a treat.Amusingly enough, this handpan eventually made its way across the world to India. There, it had an unfortunate accident, at which point it was returned to the shop. The customer received a new handpan, and this one is now collecting dust in the workshop (with a large dent in it as well!). Perhaps I'll take some time and refurbish it.....Regardless of its story, it is always neat to take a moment and step back to see where the Iskra was at this time two years ago. Different dimples, different tone field orientations, and even different heat treat parameters separate this handpan from the ones coming out of the shop today. However, despite all of these differences, the same underlying character of the instrument, as defined by my tuning style, is still clearly present.
2nd Gen Hang (Before/After Retuning) - Symphonic Steel Symphonic Steel 2019-10-26 | Here are the before and after recordings a second generation PanART Hang that came into the shop for some TLC. While we mostly focus on building our own handpan instruments, we are also happy to retune certain brands of well-known handpans.Learn more about our workshop and our Iskra handpans by visiting https://www.SymphonicSteel.com
Iskra Handpan (Motif Series) - Pygmy Symphonic Steel 2019-06-16 | We'd like to present the Iskra 'Motif' Series of handpans from Symphonic Steel. This series is a budget friendly handpan, providing astonishing quality for an unheard of price... $999! You simply will not find a better handpan at this price, or even close to this price.To shop: https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shop
Iskra Handpan - D Minor Symphonic Steel 2019-06-07 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comD Minor (Kurd / Integral): (D) A Bb C D E F G AThe D Minor sound model is by far the most popular in the world of handpans. The Iskra Handpan is our brand of handpans made at the Symphonic Steel workshop. This particular Iskra is one of our most recent instruments.This sound model is almost always out of stock, but we do accept backorders. Backordered sound models take 1-4 weeks for production.Please visit our website to learn more about the Iskra handpan and the different models that are offered. https://www.SymphonicSteel.com
Iskra Handpan - C Hijaz (Experimental) Symphonic Steel 2019-05-02 | Here is an experimental sound model on the Iskra, a Low C Hijaz.C Hijaz: (C) G Ab B C D Eb F GThe crafting process of the Iskra utilizes different note shaping and tuning methods than most handpans. Because of this, lower notes can be a bit more of a challenge thanks to the architecture of the handpan shell. Demand for lower pitched sound models is still present, so I figured I'd see how an Iskra would turn out in these lower registers. It's easy to make a low sound model using heavy note shaping, sharp borders, etc. Keeping the smooth borders and different note architecture makes it a different beast altogether. I'm happy with the overall outcome, though there are a few things I'd change in future low register Iskras, should I decide to build more. Some rules that the regular Iskra handpans use were definitely broken to build this particular instrument.
Iskra Handpan - Arboreal (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-04-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/This Iskra handpan was a special request. I really like how it turned out, so Arboreal will be added to the list of available sound models!Arboreal: (F#) C# D E F# A C# D ESymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.
Iskra Handpan - Melog-Selisir (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Melog-Selisir: (G#) C C# Eb G G# C C# Eb
Iskra Handpan - Citrus (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Citrus: (F) C D E F G C D E
Iskra Handpan - Goonkali (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Goonkali: (F) C C# F G G# C C# F
Iskra Handpan - Harmonic Minor (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Harmonic Minor: (G) B C D Eb F G Ab C
Iskra Handpan - Shunko (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Shunko: (F) C Db Eb F G Ab C Eb
Iskra Handpan - Ida (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Ida: (F) C Db E F G Ab C Db
Iskra Handpan - Hijaz Kar (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Hijaz Kar: (G) C C# E F G G# B C
Iskra Handpan - Ake Bono (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Ake Bono: (G) C D Eb G Ab C D Eb
Iskra Handpan - Minor Penta (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Minor Penta: (F) C Eb F Ab C Db Eb F
Iskra Handpan - Khartoum (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Khartoum: (G) C Db E F G Ab C Db
Iskra Handpan - Mystic (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Mystic: (F) C Db F G Ab C Eb F
Iskra Handpan - Pygmy (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: Pygmy: (F) C Eb F G Ab C Eb F
Iskra Handpan - F Integral (2019) Symphonic Steel 2019-02-11 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.comSymphonic Steel is a crafter of quality handpan instruments since 2013, with our current model being the "Iskra". Each handpan is built with the most refined methods and treatments to result in a superb sound. Each Iskra handpan is carefully and methodically tuned by hand by Sean Beever, who has been tuning steel for over 15 years.Sound Model: F Integral: (F) C C# Eb F G G# C C#
Iskra Handpan - Harmonic Minor Symphonic Steel 2018-12-15 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Harmonic Minor: (G) B C D Eb F G Ab C
Iskra Handpan - F Integral Symphonic Steel 2018-12-15 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.F Integral: (F) C C# Eb F G G# C C#
Iskra Handpan - Sapphire Symphonic Steel 2018-12-15 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Sapphire: (C#) G# B C# F F# G# B C#
Iskra Handpan - Ida Symphonic Steel 2018-12-15 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Ida: (F) C Db E F G Ab C Db
Iskra Handpan - Khartoum Symphonic Steel 2018-12-15 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Khartoum: (G) C Db E F G Ab C Db
Iskra Handpan - Pygmy Symphonic Steel 2018-12-15 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Pygmy: (F) C Eb F G Ab C Eb F
Iskra Handpan - Tarznauyn Symphonic Steel 2018-11-30 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Tarznauyn: (G) D Eb F G Ab B C D
Iskra Handpan - Melog-Selisir Symphonic Steel 2018-11-30 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Melog-Selisir: (G#) C C# Eb G G# C C# Eb
Iskra Handpan - F Integral (Stainless) Symphonic Steel 2018-11-30 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThis particular Iskra handpan has been built out of stainless steel, yielding a brighter tone with more sustain than traditional nitrided steel.The Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.F Integral: (F) C C# Eb F G G# C C#
Iskra Handpan - Harmonic Minor Symphonic Steel 2018-11-30 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Harmonic Minor: (G) B C D Eb F G Ab C
Iskra Handpan - Mystic Symphonic Steel 2018-11-30 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra handpan are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Mystic: (F) C Db F G Ab C Eb F
Rumanikos 9 - #318 Symphonic Steel 2018-11-19 | https://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Sound Model is "Rumanikos 9": (A) D E F Ab A B C D EThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.
Pygmy - Iskra Handpan Symphonic Steel 2018-10-20 | http://www.SymphonicSteel.com/This particular Iskra handpan has been built out of stainless steel, yielding a brighter tone with more sustain than traditional nitrided steel.The Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Pygmy: (F) C Eb F G Ab C Eb F
Kurd (D MInor) - Symphonic Steel Handpan Symphonic Steel 2018-09-22 | http://www.SymphonicSteel.com/shopThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak.Kurd: (D) A Bb C D E F G A
Hijaz Kar - Symphonic Steel Handpan Symphonic Steel 2018-09-19 | http://www.SymphonicSteel.comThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak."Hijaz Kar": (G) C C# E F G G# B C
Tarznauyn - Symphonic Steel Handpan Symphonic Steel 2018-09-19 | http://www.SymphonicSteel.comThe Iskra is a new handpan/pantam release from Symphonic Steel. The material and tuning techniques used to manufacture a Symphonic Steel Iskra are very similar to those of the originators in Bern, Switzerland. These building methods therefore yield a result similar to the original instrument that sparked it...... "Iskra" means 'spark' in Slovak."Tarznauyn": (G) D Eb F G Ab B C D
