Eclipse Handpan F low Pygmy | Stainless Steel

Buy Eclipse F Low Pygmy Handpan

You are cordially invited to immerse yourself in the magical world of sound of handpans, and at an unbeatable price! The "Eclipse" series was developed to provide an affordable introduction to the fascinating world of handpans. Our Eclipse series is perfect for beginners who want to get started playing handpans and don't want to invest €1800-2000 straight away.

The Eclipse Handpan offers ideal sound quality at a unique price. When developing this handpan, we paid attention to the best possible sound quality and tuning stability in order to guarantee the best possible price-performance ratio.

Why are the Eclipse Handpans so cheap to buy?

It has always been important to us to make handpans of appropriate quality affordable for those on a tight budget. This was and still is no easy undertaking and it is simply not possible to do so for less than €1000 if a minimum standard of quality is to be guaranteed. However, as more and more cheap offers of low-quality "handpan drum instruments" under €1000 are flooding the Internet, we felt it was our responsibility to finally offer an alternative and, together with one of our manufacturers, KitaPantam, we have developed an ideal handpan that stands out in terms of its price-performance ratio. The low price is the result of optimized processes as well as time and cost-saving factors.

Are you looking for a cheap handpan? Then read this article:
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It is important for us to say: The inexpensive Eclipse Handpan is no substitute for a high-quality instrument in the higher price categories. If you want an even finer and more sophisticated sound and a particularly versatile and varied handpan, you should look at the Handpan.World range in the price range between 1500-2300€.
Our rule is: the more expensive, the higher the quality of the handpan instrument.

Eclipse Handpans in different tunings:

We want the Eclipse models to suit every musical taste, which is why we offer the Eclipse Handpans in various tunings with the basic notes D, E, F & F#. They are available in both minor and major tunings. We also offer oriental and exotic scales for the Eclipse Handpans.

Eclipse Handpans in minor tunings:

• Celtic Minor / Amara ( Aeolian minor, hexatonic) - Basic tones: D & E
• Kurd ( Aeolian minor, heptatonic) - Root notes: D, E & F#
• Low Pygmy (Aeolian minor, pentatonic) - Basic notes: F
• Ursa Minor ( Hexatonic) - Basic notes: D

Eclipse Handpans in major tunings:

• Sabye ( Lydian major, Heptatonic) - Basic notes: D, E & F
• Aegean (Lydian major, pentatonic) - Root notes: D

Eclipse Handpans in exotic tunings:

• Hijaz (Oriental, Phrygian Dominant, Heptatonic) - Root notes: D, E & F#

Eclipse Handpans made of stainless steel:

The high-quality material, rust-proof and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, gives the handpan its shine and elegant appearance. The material is robust and easy to care for.

With its appealing long reverberation, the Eclipse Handpan made of stainless steel is easy to produce beautiful sounds - perfect for beginners in the handpan world.

Experience the "Eclipse" series and let yourself be inspired by the magic of handpans. Handpan World invites you to become part of this harmonious journey.

How do I properly care for my Eclipse Handpan?

Stainless steel is resistant to rusting due to its chemical composition. However, the surface can tarnish and discolor due to long-term exposure to moisture or salts such as our natural sweat or contact with acids. This can cause unwanted stains. These only have a visual impact and no effect on the sound. If you want to keep your handpan in its original condition, we recommend that you regularly clean your instrument with cleaning alcohol and care for it with the stainless steel handpan oil . Of course, appearance is also a matter of taste - if stains or discoloration appeal to you, you can experiment with less care. However, the process is more random and uncontrollable. Above all, a changed surface is difficult to reverse. It is best to make a conscious decision here right at the beginning of your handpan journey, then the routine of handpan care will be very easy for you. If you decide to do this, simply add our care oil to your shopping cart.

Important instructions:

1. Never store your handpan in a bag.

2. Wash your hands before each game.

3. Clean and care for your handpan every 1-2 weeks

-> Click here for detailed Handpan care instructions

Diameter: 53 cm
Height: 26.5cm
Weight: approx. 4kg
Material: stainless steel

Tuning name: Low Pygmy
Standard tone sequence: F3/ GG# CD# FGG# C
Atmosphere: Meditative - Introverted - Floating
Tonal center: first tone
Mode: Aeolian minor
Tone range: Pentatonic

Semitones: 5 –2-1-4-3-2-2-1

Mood description Low Pygmy:

The name Pygmy is probably based on the pygmies. This scale is often used in Central African music. The Low Pygmy scale is a pentatonic variant of the Dorian minor scale. Such a combination creates a dreamy mood. The repetition of four tones over two octaves ensures a broad harmony in the mood and creates a carpet of sound rich in overtones that fills the room.

Compared to Pygmy, the sound impression of Low Pygmy remains similar and the pitch intervals are also maintained. The difference is that the top note of Pygmy is now two octaves lower and thus reflects the pitch of the DING, so that an ascending fourth is created between the DING and the first note. This means that with Low Pygmy the first note in the circle and not the DING represents the tonal center. Overall, the LOW version sounds a little more floating in comparison.

The Low Pygmy tuning is a classic in the world of handpans for good reason and has recently become more and more popular. The pentatonic arrangement of the notes is easy and intuitive to play and creates a melancholic, dreamy atmosphere. The tone arrangement opens up a huge melodic horizon.

Suitable moods:
Very suitable for collaborative, improvised playing:

• Ab Major (Parallel Tuning)
• Ab Sabye (parallel tuning)
• Bb Celtic Minor /Amara
• F Kurd
• Eb Ragadesh
• F Equinox
• F Magic Voyage
• C Aeolians
• C Low Pygmy
• Db Jibuk
• F Mystic
• F Integral
• Db Aegean
• Bb La Sirena

Also good for composing together:

• C Hijaz
• F Romanian Hijaz / Kaffa
• C Celtic Minor / Amara
• C Kurd
• Eb Celtic Minor / Amara
• Eb Sabye
• G Hijaz