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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 allows for both fast, intense and calm melodic playing styles.

Every 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 in the smallest detail, both visually and sonically.

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 turbulent country. Kita is one of the first manufacturers outside of Europe to become part of our Handpan.World network. These instruments not only bring a very own 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 Orders:

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 via the Handpan online shop . Since Kita has already prepared almost every tuning with nine and ten tone fields, a custom-made item takes about 5 weeks until it can be delivered to you. For special tunings - especially low scale 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:

KitaPantam is one of the few handpan manufacturers in the world 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 thing 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 attach up to 20 tone fields to a handpan. You can find out which scale can be built with how many tone fields in the respective product.

Low scales, with the keynote 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 standard handpans. The production can therefore take up to three months and is more expensive 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 impacts and play contact. 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 initially used to make the first handpan drums and was later developed further by handpan, pantam and sound sculpture makers .

Although handpans are now made from both nitrated steel and stainless steel, nitrated 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 nitrated steel KitaPantams for faster and more professional playing.

As is well known, steel is always susceptible to rust and corrosion, as are the nitrated Kita Pantams. To protect them from rust, they should always be cared for with appropriate oil/wax. You can find out the complete know-how on how you can protect your pantam or handpan here: -> Handpan care

KitaPantam 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 middle than at the edge - which leads to less sound stability.

How do I properly care for my Kita Handpan?

Handpans made of nitrated 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 the formation of rust and discoloration of the material and ensures the long-term preservation of the original surface appearance. 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 the accumulated dirt such as fats, salts and acids with high-percentage rubbing alcohol. This prevents 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 every drugstore and many supermarkets or you can easily order it here via the Handpan.World online shop.

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

Important instructions:

1. Never store your handpan in a bag.
   

2. Wash your hands before every game.
   

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

-> Click here for detailed handpan care instructions

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

Includes special handpan care oil

Tuning name: Sabye
Synonym : Ashakiran
Standard tone sequence: E/ ABC# D# EF# G# B
Atmosphere : Bright - Radiant - Playful
Tonal center : 1st tone
Mode : Lydian - major
Tone supply : heptatonic

Semitones: 5- 2 -2-2-1-2-2-3

Tuning description Sabye / Ashakiran:

Possible tone sequences:

Tone sequence with 9 notes: E / ABC# D# EF# G# B

Tone sequence with 10 notes: E / ABC# D# EF# G# B (C#)

Tone sequence with 11 notes: E / (F# G#) ABC# D# EF# G# B

Tone sequence with 12 notes: E / (F# G#) ABC# D# EF# G# B (C#)

Tone sequence with 13 notes: E / (F# G#) ABC# D# EF# G# B (C# D#)

Tone sequence with 14 notes: E / (F# G#) ABC# D# EF# G# B (C# D# E)

Tone sequence with 15 notes: (D#) E / (F# G#) ABC# D# EF# G# B (C# D# E)

Tone sequence with 16 notes: (D#) E / (F# G#) ABC# D# EF# G# B (C# D# EF#)

*Notes in brackets are bottom notes, tone fields on the underside of the handpan
This tuning can also be built with other bottom notes upon request. Please send an email with your request to: service@handpan.world

Matching tunings:

Very suitable for improvised playing together:

• C# Annaziska / Kurd
• C# Celtic Minor / Amara
• F# Magic Voyage
• E2 Sabye / Ashakiran

Also suitable for composing together:

• B Hijaz
• B Celtic Minor / Amara
• E Celtic Minor / Amara
• E Kurd
• F# Kurd

Nima Taghavi started building handpans in 2015 and founded KitaDrums - now KitaPantam - at the end of the year. Initially, Nima Taghavi built 12-inch steel tongue drums and at the same time researched the art of handpan making. With the further development of the workflow and manufacturing processes, the steel tongue drums were replaced by stainless steel instruments and soon afterwards tongue pans (overtone tongue drums) were also added to the portfolio.

At the end of 2017, KitaPantam managed to build the first handpans, or pantams as they call their instruments. Since then, the range of various instruments has been continually expanded and improved. The now 20-strong maker team is now probably the highest quality manufacturer of handpans from Iran. All instruments are handmade by Nima and his team. KitaPantam is made with passion, dedication and perfection.

We at Handpan.World are grateful for the very close cooperation and have the honor of offering these unique instruments exclusively in Europe.