Handpan care instructions
Here are some of the most important handpan care instructions in the form of Do’s and Don’ts that will help you care for your handpan
Do’s
- Remove rubber edge protection whilst playing your handpan to produce clear long tones
- Apply few drops of coconut oil or an approved handpan care oil such as Phoenix Oil on playing surface and wipe off excess with a microfiber cloth after playing (especially if playing by a beach).
- Play with your fingers gently, bouncing your finger off the handpan to create long tones
- Keep the resonant hole open whilst playing.
- Cover the edge of your handpan with the provided rubber protection during travel.
- Carry your handpan as a cabin baggage during air travel
- Store your handpan outside the bag in a cool, dry place
- Use reputed stands, mounts and cases that would ensure your instrument stays protected.
- Explore the different sounds and pressure ranges (within acceptable limits) that your handpan is capable of, and enjoy creating your own music
- Learn to play your handpan by exploring it yourself or by following a tutorial
Dont’s
- Do not play with sticks or rubber mallets or finger-rings
- Do not check-in your handpan unless you have a hardcase
- Do not place the handpan inverted on the ding or on the rim
- Do not store your handpan in the bag or leave any cloth on your handpan
- Do not let salt water or sand get into or on the handpan – if it does, clean the box thoroughly
- Do not play the handpan hard or in any other way that might cause the instrument to detune
- Do not place your handpan on surfaces from where it could fall (eg. bad quality wall hangers or stands)
- Do not place anything over your handpan that could slip and fall onto your handpan (eg. mics, beer mugs) etc.
Following these Do’s and Don’ts will help you care for your handpan and keep it in a great shape
