Handpan Songbook - 10 tones - 30 songs - PDF for download

30 songs to play immediately with your Sonodrum Handpan - 10 tones.

The Handpan Music Book also contains the basics/guidelines for the handpan as well as care instructions.

After your purchase, we will send you the songbook immediately to the email address you provided.

The songs:

• Ai Di Di Di Da
• Aija Ancit Aija
• Ain't That Rockin' All Night
• Lullaby
• Este van mar nyolc ora
• Aia la 'o Pele i Hawai'i
• Old Mister Rabbit
• Drill Ye Tarriers
• Jarnana
• Kalinka Malinka
• I Wonder Where Maria's Gone
• Erie Canal
• Plauf Tizen Tizen
• Aakasamlo
• Red are Strawberries
• Skin and Bones
• Old Jeremiah
• Ani Couni Chaouani
• Aeolian Lullaby
• The Skeletons
• Moj Maro Moj Marine
• Young Man Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn
• Little Birch Tree
• Sinner Man
• Seal-Woman's Sea-Joy
• Oy khodyt' son, kolo vikon
• Raining Again Today
• Riding Round the Cattle
• Rose, Rose
• When the Train Comes Along

If you're reading this, you're probably new to the world of the handpan or looking for a handpan songbook for beginners or advanced players. And you're probably feeling a little confused or overwhelmed. But don't worry. With our handpans and handpan music book for every skill level, you have everything you need to get started. Our article on handpan books answers your questions about using a handpan textbook and how to quickly learn to play optimally.

There's a handpan book for every level, so why start on your own? It's taken you so long to find your own handpan and finally hold it in your hands—days, weeks, or maybe even months. But what now? The handpan is actually so intuitive that you simply strike the notes on the handpan and play whatever comes to mind. However, with some basic beginner techniques, you can really accelerate the learning process.

Use our handpan songbook and progress quickly. To save you time and get straight to the point, we've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about the handpan music book into one comprehensive guide. Whether you're looking to buy a used handpan or want to learn more about the handpan notebook , you've come to the right place: Everything about the handpan songbook!

WHAT IS A HANDPAN MUSIC BOOK?

Since the handpan is only 20 years old, very few have composed anything specifically for this instrument. In fact, most players (and makers) have probably never read music in their lives. The handpan for beginners is used rather intuitively. But that doesn't have to be the case, because we have a handpan instruction book for you. Handpan music books you find online are mostly in English. But our handpan songbook is in German and contains 30 songs.

And... the Sonodrum Handpan Book not only offers you songs, but also detailed explanations with a symbol table to help you understand the handpan music notation and learn how to play the handpan. The handpan music and the handpan songs have been synchronized in this handpan notebook , so you'll internalize playing the handpan much faster. Once you learn the handpan music, you've already done most of the work – playing is then very easy and intuitive.

PLAYING THE HANDPAN - USING THE SONGBOOK

Well, as with all musical instruments, you start by playing by ear. Only recently have songbooks for handpans come onto the market. Here's the beginning of what we at Sonodrum have been able to compile for you – the Handpan Sonodrum Music Book . Use the handpan notebook not only to play along to songs, but also as a guide, as it explains exactly what lies behind each note on handpans.

HANDPAN MUSIC BOOK FOR INTRODUCING MEDITATION

Harmonic scales can be major or minor, but in most cases, they differ in their cultural orientation from Western music. Middle Eastern, Chinese, and Indian scales are among the most common D minor scales for the handpan.

These types of scales are incredibly beautiful and almost magical. Just close your eyes, and the sounds of these handpans will instantly transport you to the other side of the world and into a state of mindfulness or meditation. Our handpan textbook for D minor can help you on your path to meditation. Please be careful which handpan books you order online, because at Sonodrum, you can get the handpan book in D minor that matches the handpan for beginners and advanced players. You can't go wrong.

FOR BEGINNERS: HANDPAN MUSIC BOOK - Basics and Guidelines

First, when purchasing a handpan, you need to decide how many sound fields you want to have available on the instrument. At Sonodrum, we sell the one with 10 sound fields, the "thing" in the middle, and 9 fields in the choir. The handpan music book in our shop is specifically designed for this handpan . In the handpan songbook, you'll first learn the most important aspects of the instrument and then, using the table, learn the individual notes and strumming techniques.

HANDPAN SONGBOOK D minor FOR ADVANCED PLAYING

Don't be fooled, the D minor handpan is recommended for both beginners in meditation and advanced song playing. There are few handpan books on the market that are suitable for both levels. Order the handpan songbook from Sonodrum and you'll be amazed at how you'll optimize your advanced playing. You can jam with other instruments, try out a used handpan , or simply perfect it on your own.

BUY A MATCHING HANDPAN AND SONGBOOK

The beginner's guide in our handpan songbook will help you read any handpan book with music and write songs by hand in a special handpan notebook . Buy the D minor handpan in the shop and don't forget to order the matching handpan music book . It's tailored to this handpan and contains 30 songs that will help you progress quickly. Everything is structured chronologically for your convenience.

FAQ - Questions about the Handpan Music Book

Where can I buy a handpan music book?

You can order the handpan music book from Sonodrum . It will be sent to you free of charge. The Sonodrum handpan songbook is based on the D minor handpan. If you play this handpan, you shouldn't look for any other music book. The handpan and songbook must be coordinated for optimal performance.

Is a textbook important for learning handpan?

Alternative practitioners often use sound vibrations to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Therefore, it's not surprising that the handpan can influence our mental, emotional, and physical state. But if you've never played music before, is the handpan right for you? Of course, and it comes with the handpan songbook, which explains exactly how to play. You can also play along to the 30 songs and perfect your playing without any difficulty.

What is a handpan notebook?

The handpan notebooks vary. Some have only blank pages for you to write your own compositions and even anecdotes related to your handpan music.

Other handpan notebooks include drawings of specific beats or positions along with notes for songs.

There's also a series of eight notebooks/booklets designed for different rhythms. This method is by Ravid Goldschmidt. The notebooks are based on the number of beats (or bars).

So all the exercises of book number 2 will be with 2 beats

those of booklet No. 3 will be with 3 strokes,

those of issue no. 4 with 4 beats etc.

What kind of handpan books are there?

There are handpan books for every type of handpan and scale. For example, there's the minor scale with its variations—names include Celtic Minor, Kurd Minor, Amara, Magic Voyage, Annaziska, Pygmy, and Equinox.

Or major with variants - the variants are called Sabye or Aegean, for example, and are often associated with emotions such as positive, happy, or uplifting.

Other scale types or mixtures of major and minor (e.g. harmonic minor, Hijaz or Ragadesh) often sound oriental or mystical to our ears.

There are handpan books for every key.