Görlitz - Beginner Handpan Workshop

Melody & Rhythm

Special for complete beginners 😊

The word has now gotten around - a UFO is circling and has taken the world of sound by storm! Handpan - an instrument that has become an indispensable part of the sound cosmos!

Do you also want to explore the magical magic of the handpan for yourself, how it affects you and your body, how you can develop your very special, individual style of playing can perform magic on this instrument? Then come to my workshop and register now!

Content: Theory & Practice in short form:

• Background knowledge about the creation and history of the handpan
• Differences between handpans (scale, material, sound)
• Stretching techniques
• Try out different handpan tunings
• Rhythmic introduction - body percussion - body feeling
• Learning rhythm patterns on the conga (drum) - coordination
• Implementation on the handpan
• Improvisation exercises and tact exercises
• Time to reflect and relax in between
• A harmonious overall experience in 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 full feeling of harmony in rhythm, sound & Percussionto take home with you!

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

After the workshop, you will also have the opportunity to rent a handpan so that you can continue to implement what you have learned at home or further develop your playing independently. When you purchase a handpan, 100% of the rental fees will be offset against the purchase price. Further information on site!