Usually, all the items and products that can be found on the market are well-known and you already know all about them (in most cases). However, when it comes to a hang drum instrument the situation is completely different. The main reason why is the fact it is a new musical instrument, well, relatively new. It has been designed and made in 1999 in Bern, Switzerland, so it isn’t extremely popular across the world. The first fact we would like to share with you is the name itself. Although, you can find the term ‘’hang drums for sale’’ the real name is just a hang. It comes from Bernese Deutch (German language) and stands for a hand.
Further explanation of a hang drum should include the fact these musical hang instruments are made from metal and they can be used for playing up to 9 different tones. These tones are hammered into the upper element, so each model is slightly different.
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All applications use and purpose of a hang drum
Despite the fact being one of the simplest musical instruments on the planet, a handpan drum is used in several different applications. An interesting addition is that it has more purposes than a few, more complicated musical instruments. Anyway, now we will see all the uses of this, mighty musical instrument, and find more about handpan for sale .
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Makes softer and warmer tones
A hang steel drum for sale is used for producing softer and warmer sounds, much better than similar musical instruments can provide. This made them extremely important in musical directions that include a need for gentle musical atmosphere.
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An upper part can sound like a harp
The upper part of a hang instrument is also called ‘’Ding’’ and it has an amazing purpose. It has mimic the sound of a harp or bell. A musician can get different sounds by switching his hands and touching different tone fields. It is very interesting which sounds you get from a ding. In general, most of them are treated as warm and relaxing.
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Uses of the Gu
A lower part of a hang drum is called ‘’gu’’. It is used in producing F and F# tones. These tones are needed for most musical directions and they are interesting simply because of their origin. They are made as a result of vibrations, coming from the gu and make a combination with the sound inside a hang.
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Street music
A hang drums is very common in street music purposes. After all, handpan drum instrument is simple to use and it is durable (makes transportation simple) and it can produce amazing tones. All of this is important if you want to play a musical instrument on a street.
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Can produce ’’old’’ tones
This fact should be explained better. With a handpan drum, you’ll be able to produce tones that were characteristic of old (extremely old) musical instruments. As the end result, you can make music that is completely authentic to the desired nations, ancient cities, and villages. Keep in mind that this is one of the rare musical instruments that has this possibility.
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Collector’s item
Type the ‘’spacedrum for sale’’ and you will see how many results there are. Another fact you can see is the look of handpan drum for sale. It is completely original and it looks like a space ship. This is the main reason why it is called space drum. Thanks to the design, most people like having these items in their homes. Especially musicians are interested in collecting the hang instruments, so we can add that one of many purposes is a collector’s item.
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Make a music band
If you play in a band that tries to produce old-fashioned and interesting music, a handpan drum is something you need. Due to the unique tone frequency and the musical vibrations, this instrument is capable of adding an amazing touch to a band. In fact, music bands that play gentle and street-a-like music will appreciate hangs and they will definitely need one.
Features that your new handpan should have
A hang instruments may look simple and it definitely is, but you will be surprised to know that this instrument comes with a lot of features. There are also a lot of factors that each, the potential buyer should include, due to the fact they can make a difference. Now, we will reveal the secrets you should use in order to get the best handpan drum.
Price
Yes, we know, the price is an important factor. A hang drum for sale isn’t something you can find in your local store, but there are a lot of them. Now, the price. Because these musical instruments are rare, they cost a lot. The price range will be between $2.000 and $10.000. There are more affordable units, under $1.000, but we won’t recommend them. In addition: Most people ask why hangs under $1.000 are not recommended, because they are simple products. The answer follows: the material that is used in the production process cannot withstand long usages.
Material
After all, this instrument must withstand a lot of beating and torture. If you buy hang drum made from soft metal, it won’t last. In fact, you have to throw it away after a short period of time. Always target those that are made from steel or similar metals, so they can actually last for centuries. In this case, a weight is a useful factor. In general, a heavier hang is a much better choice (it has thicker construction).
Tone fields
Tone fields are those dents you can see on the ding (an upper part of a hand). Each handpan drum for sale may have different and unique tone fields. This also means that you have to choose the one that suits you the best. Always pay attention to the type of music you want to produce and not on the actual tone fields. A hang drum price has an important role here. Cheaper models are not something you would want, simply because they commonly have a non-balanced field tones, so they cannot produce sounds most musicians actually need.
Carrying bag or no bag
Let’s imagine you already have a handpan drum. Where will you put it? This isn’t something that can fit your pocket nor something that can be carried in a simple bag. Luckily, some models comes with a carrying bag, which is definitely something we highly recommended. A bag will be able to withstand the weight of a hang, simply because it will be made especially for that model and it will make carrying simpler. Another reason why you need a bag is that a hand has a construction that makes it a very hard to carry, so the bottom line is simple. You need a carrying bag.
Size
The size, or dimensions when you are looking for a hang instrument for sale is far more important than just for carrying purposes. Bigger hangs have deeper tones and which are more focused towards more severe applications. On the other side, smaller hangs are for beginners and those who want to produce gentle tones. In any case, this factor fully depends on you and the type of music you want to produce. We can say that most products of this type have 53×25 cm dimensions, which is known as standard, but there are some smaller models on the market.
G/D minor
This also applies to the type of sound your hang will produce. Despite the fact almost of these handpan drums are made in a similar way, they produce different sounds. The minor, a hang drum will produce must be specified in the product description, so pay close attention. If you choose the one that cannot offer a minor you want, you will end up with a hang instrument that is useless, for your specific application. Add the fact a handpan for sale can cost you even more than $2000 and you can understand how important this factor is!
Shipping cost
We know, this isn’t some factor you usually find here, but in this case, this is important. Why? Well, hangs are not something you can find easily, which means that there are high chances you will find one in a distant country. If you do, you will have to pay for the shipping. The thing is, this international shipping lasts long and it costs a lot. The best thing you can do is to find a hang instrument that is sold with the included shipping. If you find that it will be shipped by DHL, you are a lucky person. Note: If you must pay for the shipping yourself, this may cost you a lot, which isn’t an alternative.
Anti-corrosion layer
It isn’t a secret that hang drums are made from metal, and most metals does rust, so finding a way to protect it and to make it last long is a wise decision. This is impeccable to get the one that has been coated with the anti-corrosion layer. If you don’t know what it is, think on a hang as on your car. If it is well-protected from the rust, it will last long; if not, you will have to find a new one! Make sure your handpan drum instrument isn’t nitrited! This is a harmful compound that can have a negative effect on your health, so this is highly recommended to avoid it. IMPORTANT: You should see the description that shows you which technique a manufacturer used in order to protect a hang instrument. If there is not a single one specification regarding this, it has no protective layer, so look for another one!
Listen to the sound before you make handpan purchase
Thanks to the internet, you can hear your new hang before you buy it. Most manufacturers will show you videos on the internet where you will see how that item looks in real life and how it sounds. Only then you should choose it and order it. Never, buy a hang if you cannot hear it before! There are a lot of fake models on the market, so buying the first one you see, without hearing it is an expensive mistake.
Choose the generation
The first model, made between 2001 and 2005 are treated as the first generation. Although, they are good, nowadays they are a bit obsolete. They can produce up to 45 sound variations. In general, they are good, but they are not the best and we will recommend them to entry-level models.
The second generation starts from 2006, but the best models were produced in 2007. They are coated, which we mentioned earlier, so the last longer and they even look better. They are capable of producing A and A3 tones and another D3 tone circle. We recommend these hang instruments, simply because they are better, and also expensive, but sometimes the price is irrelevant.
A simple end
Do you want to know where to buy a hang drum? Before that, you need to pay attention to this guide and make sure your model will have all the features we mentioned. Hang drums are rare and expensive, so most people have a limited number of opportunities to buy them. If you are one of them, make sure you choose wisely. Still, getting one that is precisely as we recommended will be the safest choice. You will get an amazing hang drum that will last for a long time and it will be capable of producing interesting sounds. And yes, it will last forever.
You can check the hang drum Amazon or eBay offers, there are a lot of them there. In fact, right now there are only two models. This reveals how hard to find hangs are. Luckily, we can assist you. There are specialized shops and websites that sell only hang drums. They are your only choice. Even in this case, hear the sound a hang makes on the internet and make sure it is coated and well protected. Only then you should buy it. Of course, don’t forget amount the shipment. If you skip this advice, you will get a hang instrument on your home address, and just the price will be 10-20% higher.
