Kita Pantam C Aegean

Buy Kita Handpan in tuning C Aegean

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

Each Kita Handpan is made with passion, dedication and perfection. All instruments are handcrafted by Nima Taghavi and his team and finished down to the smallest detail, both visually and tonally.

The sound of the Orient is in every Kita Pantam. Manufactured 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 Europe to become part of our Handpan.World network. These instruments not only bring a very 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:

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

We have at least one design of every classic tuning in stock. If your desired design is not available, you can order it via the Handpan online store. As Kita has already prepared almost every tuning with nine and ten tone fields, it takes approx. 5 weeks for a custom design to be delivered to you. For special tunings - especially low scales or extended handpan instruments with many additional tone fields and bottom notes - the production time can take up to three months.

Mutant handpans, low scales and bottom notes at Kita Pantam:

Kita Pantam is one of the few handpan manufacturers in the world that can produce almost all scales and tunings - even those that are considered particularly challenging, such as mutant handpans and low scales.

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

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

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

The process of making these special instruments is much more time-consuming and riskier than with conventional handpans. The production can therefore take up to three months and is more cost-intensive than conventional tunings.

Kita handpan made of nitrated steel:

Nitrated steel is a heat-treated steel sheet into which nitrogen has been introduced. Nitrogen hardens the material and makes it more stable and resistant to strikes and contact with the instrument. This increases the tuning stability of the handpan and the player can enjoy the instrument for longer until it needs to be retuned. Nitrated steel was first used to make the first handpan drums and was later developed further by handpan, pantam and sound sculptor makers.

Although handpans are nowadays made of both nitrated steel and stainless steel, nitrated steel, the original material of the first handpans, still seems to be in greater demand among handpan enthusiasts. This type of material offers a medium sustain range, more ceramic and clay sound and high frequencies in the notes, which makes it good for outdoor playing. In addition, notes have a clearer and separated sound, which optimizes the nitrated steel Kita pantams 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 maintained with the appropriate oil/wax. You can find out the complete know-how on how to protect your pantam or handpan here:
-> Handpan care

Kita Pantam make 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 center than at the edge - which leads to less sound stability.

How do I look after my Kita handpan properly?

Handpans made of nitrated steel require regular renewal of the protective coating 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 formation and discoloration of the material and ensures that the original surface appearance is preserved for a long time. When caring for your Handpan, use a very soft microfiber cloth to avoid scratches. To ensure good care of your Handpan, 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-percentage rubbing alcohol. This will prevent the maintenance oil from mixing with substances that are harmful to the steel and having a negative effect on the material despite the supposed protective layer. Cleaning alcohol, such as isopropanol, is available from any drugstore or many supermarkets, or you can order it from the Handpan.World online store.

Neglected care can lead to flying rust and even rust formation in depth, especially with nitrated handpans. Weekly care of your Kita Handpan is therefore essential.

Important notes:

• Never store your Handpan in a bag.
• Wash your hands before every 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: nitrated steel

Includes special handpan care oil

Tuning name: Aegean
Standard tone sequence: C/ E G B C E F# G B
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 transports you into a world of gentle melancholy and mysterious depth. With its characteristic tone sequence, it creates a unique tonal 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 soothing and inspiring.

Musical characteristics:

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

This tuning is ideal for playing calm, meditative melodies that invite you to dream and reflect. At the same time, it offers the opportunity to set dynamic and emotional accents that raise 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.

Possible applications:

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

Special features:

The Aegean tuning stands out due to 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. With this tuning, you can realize 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 sonic spectrum and enables creative musical journeys that will deeply touch both you and your listeners.

Experience a sonic journey with the Aegean tuning that is inspired by the sublime tranquillity of nature and at the same time offers space for intense musical expression.

Possible tone sequences:

• Tone sequence with 9 notes: C/ E G B C E F# G B
• Tone sequence with 10 notes: C/ E G B C E F# G B (E)
• Tone sequence with 11 notes: C/ E G B C E F# G B (E G)
• Tone sequence with 12 notes: C/ E (F#) G (A) B C E F# G (A) B
• Tone sequence with 13 notes: C/ E (F#) G (A) B C E F# G (A) B (E)
• Tone sequence with 14 notes: C/ E (F#) G (A) B C E F# G (A) B (C E)

*Bottom notes are additional tone fields on the underside of the handpan and are written in round brackets, e.g. (D E).

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

→ You can read a detailed article on mutant & bottom-note handpans here: Blog post

→ Discover our full selection of mutant & bottom-note handpans here

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

Suitable tunings:

Very suitable for improvised playing together:

• 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
• D Kurd
• B Mystic