Moon Handpan | Tuning C# Pygmy 17 | Stainless Steel

Moon Handpan with C# Pygmy 17 tuning covers a range of over two octaves, so alongside gentle melodies it also offers deep basses and plenty of space for rich melodic lines. Stainless steel gives it full resonance and a long sustain where notes beautifully blend into each other.

• Suitable for: musicians, music therapists and everyone who wants to discover richer melodies on the handpan
• Design: Lacquered stainless steel finish

On the top side you will find nine notes in a classic arrangement around the central ding. Another eight notes are located on the underside of the instrument. They add depth and highs to the playing and expand the mood of the scale with new notes, so you can create fuller melodies, bass lines and polyphonic motifs.

Minor tuning fits beautifully with meditative playing, dreamy improvisation and original compositions, whether you are playing for yourself or sharing music with others.

Specifications

• Tuning: C# Pygmy 17
• Top side notes: C#3 / F#3 G#3 A3 C#4 E4 F#4 G#4 A4
• Underside notes: D3 E3 B3 D4 B4 C#5 D5 E5
• Tuning frequency: 440 Hz
• Diameter: 53 cm
• Weight: 4 kg
• Material: stainless steel
• Package: handpan

How to play the handpan

You awaken the handpan to life with gentle finger touches on its metal surface. The heart of the instrument is the central tone, ding, located in the middle, which you sound with your thumb. The surrounding notes along the perimeter then come alive under your index or middle finger, depending on what suits you. You determine the depth and tone color yourself by the sensitivity and strength of your touch, thanks to which everyone discovers their unique expression.

You can easily reach the bottom notes. Just keep the handpan resting on your knees slightly tilted and reach with your fingers under its edge. Playing on both sides at the same time takes a little practice at first, but that is precisely where the magic of this instrument opens up.

How to choose a handpan

C# Pygmy tuning is among the most popular for its deep, dreamy and slightly mysterious character. The 17-note version is a great choice if you want more space for melodies, harmony and basses, whether you play solo or with other instruments. Not sure if this is the right handpan for you? Come try it out in our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou, where we have over 30 handpans, or call or write to us. We will gladly help you with your choice.

Frequently asked questions

How does C# Pygmy tuning sound?
Pygmy is a minor tuning with a deep, dreamy and slightly mysterious character. The notes naturally fit together, so melodies flow easily and feel both calm and intimate.

What are the notes on the underside of the handpan for?
They expand the tonal range of the instrument. They add deep basses and higher notes and complement the scale with additional notes so you can play richer melodies and polyphonic motifs.

What is the difference between stainless and nitrided steel?
Stainless steel handpans have a longer sustain and richer resonance. Nitrided steel sounds with a shorter, tighter tone. For a full and open sound, we recommend stainless steel.

Can I try the handpan before purchase?
Yes. In our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou we have over 30 handpans that you can quietly play and compare. You just need to arrange a visit at the number +420 774 600 506, we are also open on weekends.