Kita Pantam C Aegean

Buy Kita Handpan in tuning C Aegean

Kita Pantam is suitable for both beginners and advanced handpan players . The sophisticated sound balance makes these instruments a special playing experience . The medium-long sustain enables both fast, intense and quiet melodic playing styles.

Each Kita Handpan is made with passion, dedication and perfection. All instruments are made by hand by Nima Taghavi and his team and are worked out down to the smallest detail, both visually and acoustically.

The sound of the Orient is in every KitaPantam. Made in Esfahan, in the heart of Iran, Kita is one of many civil projects of hope and peace in a politically troubled country. Kita is one of the first manufacturers outside of Europe to become part of our Handpan.World network. These instruments not only bring with them their own unique and special sound spectrum, but also expand the Handpan.World vision : a worldwide, solidarity-based association of the handpan community . We are so grateful to now be able to represent the Orient and its sounds in the Handpan.World cosmos.

Personalized designs & custom-made products:

KitaPantam is extremely creative and experienced in developing unique handpan designs . No other high-quality handpan maker can offer such a range of unusual finishes. This makes it possible to fulfill special design wishes. You can personalize your Kita handpan according to your style. We offer a large number of fascinating designs that only the Kita team can implement.

We have at least one design in stock for every classic tuning. If your desired design is not currently available, you can order it through the Handpan online shop . Since Kita has already prepared almost every tuning with nine and ten tones, a custom-made instrument takes around five weeks to be delivered to you. For special tunings - especially low scales or extended handpan instruments with many additional tones and bottom notes - the production time can take up to three months.

Mutant Handpans, Low Scales and Bottom Notes at Kita Pantam:

KitaPantam is one of the few handpan manufacturers worldwide that can produce almost all scales and tunings - even those that are considered particularly demanding, such as mutant handpans and low scales .

Mutant handpans are those that have additional notes between the ding and the tonal circle. These instruments give the player more versatility and flexibility when playing complex melodies .

Extended handpans with bottom notes are instruments with additional sound fields on the bottom. Kita Pantams can attach up to 20 sound fields to a handpan. You can find out which scale can be built with how many sound fields in the respective product.

Low scales, with the fundamental note of the scales B2 to F2, can also be made.

The process of making these special instruments is much more time-consuming and risky than with conventional handpans. Production can therefore take up to three months and is more expensive than conventional tunings.

Kita Handpan made of nitrided steel:

Nitrided steel is a heat-treated steel sheet into which nitrogen has been added. Nitrogen hardens the material and makes it more stable and resistant to attacks and touches. This increases the tuning stability of the handpan and the player can enjoy the instrument for longer before it needs to be retuned. Nitrided steel was initially used to make the first handpan drums and was later further developed by handpan, pantam and sound sculpture makers .

Although handpans are now made of both nitrided steel and stainless steel , nitrided steel - the original material of the first handpans - still seems to have the greater demand among handpan enthusiasts. This type of material offers a medium sustain range , more ceramic and clay sound and high frequencies in the tones, making it good for outdoor playing. In addition, notes have a clearer and separated sound, which optimizes the nitrided steel KitaPantams for faster and more professional playing.

Steel is known to be susceptible to rust and corrosion, and so are the nitrated Kita Pantams. To protect them from rust, they should always be cared for with appropriate oil/wax. You can find out all the know-how on how to protect your Pantam or Handpan here: -> Handpan Care

KitaPantam manufacture their raw shells themselves - unlike many other makers. Using a special pressing process, they manage to press the shells evenly so that the material thickness is evenly distributed. Other shells have the problem that they are thinner towards the middle than at the edge - which leads to less sound stability.

How do I properly care for my Kita Handpan?

Handpans made of nitrided steel require regular renewal of the protective layer on their surface. Applying a special care oil for handpans creates a patina that protects your instrument from the effects of salts, acids and moisture. This prevents rust and discoloration of the material and ensures that the original surface appearance is retained for a long time. When caring for your handpan, use a very soft microfiber cloth to avoid scratches. To ensure that your handpan is well cared for, we recommend one of our handpan care oils or care sets .

Before you apply the handpan oil , you should definitely remove any accumulated dirt, such as grease, salts and acids, with a high-percent cleaning alcohol. This will prevent the care oil from mixing with substances that are harmful to the steel and having a negative effect on the material despite the supposed protective layer. You can get cleaning alcohol such as isopropanol in any drugstore and many supermarkets, or you can easily order it here from the Handpan.World online shop.

Neglected care can lead to flying rust and even deep rust formation, especially in nitrided handpans. Weekly care of your Kita handpan is therefore essential.

Important instructions:

• Never store your handpan in a bag.
  
• Wash your hands before each game.
  
• 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: nitrided steel

Including special handpan care oil

Mood description: Aegean
Standard tone sequence: C/ EGBCEF# GB
Atmosphere: Bright - Sublime - Inspiring
Tonal Center: DING (D)
Mode: Lydian
Tone range: Heptatonic (with additional tone)
Semitones: 4 - 3 - 4 - 1 - 4 - 2 - 1 - 4

Tuning description for the Handpan key C Aegean

The Aegean tuning takes you into a world of gentle melancholy and mysterious depth. With its characteristic sequence of tones, it creates a unique sonic atmosphere reminiscent of the gentle waves of the Aegean Sea and the quiet, mystical beauty of twilight. This tuning combines the lightness of the Lydian mode with a bittersweet harmony that is both calming and inspiring.

Musical characteristics:

The Aegean tuning offers a mix of major and minor elements that covers a wide emotional range. The Lydian mode, recognizable by the raised fourth note (G#), gives the tuning a radiant, almost floating quality. This note is present in both the lower and upper octaves, providing a tonal depth that brightens the entire sound spectrum.

This tuning is ideal for playing quiet, meditative melodies that invite you to dream and reflect. At the same time, it offers the opportunity to set dynamic and emotional accents that take your musical expressiveness to a new level. The combination of semitone steps in the tone sequence helps to make the Aegean tuning both easy to play and extremely expressive. It enables intuitive melodic lines and is ideal for improvisational playing.

Applications:

The Aegean tuning is perfect for musicians who are looking for a balance between melancholic depth and bright sonority. Whether for solo performances or in an ensemble - the Aegean tuning gives your pieces a distinctive, almost magical touch. It is suitable for a wide variety of musical styles, from meditative sounds to experimental jazz elements to film music that is intended to generate deep emotional resonance.

Special features:

The Aegean tuning stands out for its flowing character and harmonic structure. The Lydian mode offers a special tonal color that is often used in modern music to create an atmosphere of grandeur and lightness. This tuning allows you to implement complex musical ideas while enjoying an intuitive and accessible playing experience.

In combination with other handpan tunings, such as D Aeolian or D Kurd, the Aegean tuning expands the sound spectrum and enables creative musical journeys that will deeply touch both you and your listeners.

Experience a sonic journey with the Aegean tuning, inspired by the sublime tranquility of nature while offering space for intense musical expression.

Possible tone sequences:

• 9-note sequence: C/ EGBCEF# GB
• 10-note sequence: C/ EGBCEF# GB (E)
• 11-note sequence: C/ EGBCEF# GB (EG )
• 12-note sequence: C/ E (F#) G (A) BCEF# G (A) B
• Sequence with 13 notes: C/ E (F#) G (A) BCEF# G (A) B (E)
• Tone sequence with 14 notes: C/ E (F#) G (A) BCEF# G (A) B (CE)

* Bottom notes are additional tone fields on the bottom of the handpan and are written in round brackets e.g. (DE).

Mutant handpans have additional notes on the upper shell in the second row - between the chorus and the root note. Mutant notes are written in curly brackets, e.g. {DE}.

→ You can read a detailed article about Mutant & Bottom Note Handpans here: Blog post

→ Discover our full range of Mutant & Bottom Note Handpans here

We only list the standard layouts under "Possible note sequences". On request, our handpans can also be made with other notes and in other arrangements. Simply write an email with your request to: service@handpan.world

Suitable moods:

Very suitable for collaborative, improvised playing:

• A Celtic Minor / Amara
• G Sabye
• E Celtic Minor / Amara
• E Kurd
• E Integral
• D Raga Desh
• G RagaDesh
• A Pygmy
• E Low Pygmy
• E Magic Voyage
• E Equinox
• A Jibuk

Also good for composing together:

• E Aeolian
• B Hijaz
• B Celtic Minor / Amara
• D Celtic Minor / Amara
• German Kurd
• B Mystic