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Is my instrument compatible with the course?
If you don't have the same number of notes, have a look at this video : If you have different scale on your instrument, have a l
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I would like to buy a handpan, but I don't know how to choose one or where to get one from.
**Choosing your first handpan is not always easy, so I recommend you read my articles on this subject : ** • How to choose a handpan • How to choose the scale of your instrument • What to look for in a good quality handpan Once you have r
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Is the course compatible with a RAV?
If you own a RAV Vast, we have a dedicated course for you ! RAV Vast and the handpan are "cousins" instruments but David created a course just for RAV players in order to address the specificities of this instrument :) Learn more about our RAV Vast Course
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Is it a problem if I don't have the same scale as you?
In fact, most of my students don't have the same scale and I had to find a solution due to the thousands of different scales available. I would have had to own thousands of instruments (yes, please! 😃) and film thousands of tutorials (impossible 😃)... That's why I designed a course that can be adapted to al
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Is the course compatible with a tongue drum?
Here's David's full answer : If you don't have the same number of notes, have a look at this video : If you have different scale on your instrument, have a look at this video :
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Is the course compatible with a Spacedrum?
**The courses offered by MasterTheHandpan are 100% compatible with the Spacedrum. ** Here's David's full answer : If you don't ha
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What instruments do you use in your lessons?
The instrument I play in most of my videos is an Ayasa handpan and the scale is F#m (F# / B C# D F# G# A B C#). Here is the maker's website for info: www.ayasainstruments.com
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I don't have the same notes as you, is this a problem?
I teach patterns/grooves/movements that you can really apply to your own instrument. For example : if I ask you to descend the scale from note number 8 to 5 starting with the left ( 8 > 7 > 6 > 5) what you’ll have to keep in mind is not to start from the numbe
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How do I choose a second instrument?
**Choosing a second instrument can be tricky as several things have to be taken into account. ** I am currently writing a document on the subject, that I will share with you as soon as possible. The main thing to keep in mind is the reason why you want to buy a second instrument: • If you are looking for instrument B to extend the scale of instrument A, then A and B must have compatible scales (for example, Dm and F). Take note: instrument B will not have the notes that are not found on instr
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I play on a chromatic instrument, will I be able to follow the course?
Here's David's full answer : If you don't have the same number of notes, have a look at this video : If you have different scale on your instrument, have a look at this video :
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I don't have an instrument yet, can I still buy the course now?
The online courses offered by MasterTheHandpan are not on a subscription basis. **Therefore, once you have purchased a course you will have unlimited access to it, for life! ** That's why it's perfectly okay to buy the course even if you don't yet have an instrument.
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My instrument has mallets. Is your course compatible?
You may have received your instrument with mallets and you are wondering if you can learn from MasterTheHandpan's courses. Here's David's answer :
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