The Complete Handpan Method - D Kurd Scale

This handpan course is the heart of Handpan Tutorials and is for all levels from complete beginners to players with years of experience. This course breaks down all of the essential styles of playing the handpan into 14 chapters with detailed lessons where I walk you through the process step by step.

Comprehensive Beginner Friendly Lessons

Starting from scratch? No worries! Dive into our step-by-step tutorials tailored for absolute beginners with zero musical background taking you all the way to being able to perform a song in front of a crowd

Learn My Favourite Songs 

Learn the intricacies of Handpan playing with detailed guidance on techniques, rhythms and musicality to elevate your skills. learn to play my favourite patterns and signature songs 

Multiple Camera Angles

Experience the tutorials from every angle with multiple camera views, including a POV camera to clearly see each note played on the handpan

About The Course

Join me on this course to embark on a transformative journey from a complete novice to a confident handpan player. This course is designed for individuals with zero musical experience to players with years of experience, guiding you through each lesson step by step to unlock the magic of Handpan playing. Get ready to immerse yourself in a fun and intuitive learning experience, mastering the art of Handpan music with me as your guide. Enroll now to start your musical journey with me! This course will teach you the foundations of playing the handpan, with fun lessons learning my favourite songs and grooves and all of the essential styles of handpan music.

Handpan Tutorias - Learn How To Play the Handpan

About the Creator

Hi there, I'm Mark Perry the founder of "Handpan Tutorials." with a passion for music and teaching, I've curated this course to share the joys of Handpan playing with you. My goal is to help you discover the beauty of Handpan music and enjoy the process of mastering this unique instrument with fun lessons where I guide you step by step through the process the entire way.

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Course Curriculum

14 Chapters · 98 Lessons

  1. 1

    Useful Downloads

    1. Your Scale - D Kurd Free preview
    2. Basic Chords Free preview
    3. Advanced Chords Free preview
  2. 2

    Introduction to Handpan

    1. Welcome To The Course Free preview
    2. Handpan Anatomy and Basic Care Free preview
    3. How To Place and Strike The Handpan Free preview
  3. 3

    Chapter 1 - First Touches

    1. 1. Playing in 4 on the Ding Free preview
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      2. Playing Up And Down The Scale 4 Notes At a Time

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      2a. Playing Up And Down The Scale 2 Notes At a Time

    4. 2b. Playing Up And Down The Scale Free preview
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      3. Double Strokes

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      4. Wrist Movement

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    Chapter 2 - The Handpan Sound Library + Reading Handpan Music

    1. 1. Chapter Intro Free preview
    2. 2. The Handpan Sound Library Free preview
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      3. Reading Handpan Music - Scale

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      4. Reading Handpan Music - Hand to Hand Backbeat Pattern

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    Chapter 3 - Chords

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      1. What Are Chords

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      2. 2 Note Chords

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      3. 3 Note Chords

    4. The Groovy Turtle Free preview
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    Chapter 4 - Arpeggios Level 1

    1. 1. What Is An Arpeggio Free preview
    2. 2. D Minor - A Minor Arpeggios | Single Handed Free preview
    3. 2a. D Minor - A Minor Arpeggios | Both Hands Together Free preview
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      3. D Minor - A Minor Arpeggios With Ding | Single Handed

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      3a. D Minor - A Minor Arpeggios With Ding | Both Hands Together

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      4. End Of Chapter Song | Flying Saucers | Arpeggios

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      4a. Flying Saucers | Flams

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      4b. Flying Saucers | Slaps / Taks

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      4c. Flying Saucers Full Song

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    Chapter 5 - Hand To Hand Style

    1. 1. What Is Hand To Hand Style Free preview
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      2. Hand To Hand Backbeat Groove

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      2a. Hand To Hand Backbeat Groove With Fill

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      2b. Hand To Hand Backbeat Groove With Extra Ding

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      3. The Ding Dong Groove

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      3a. The Ding Dong Groove With Fills

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      3b. The Ding Dong Groove With an Intermediate Fill

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      4. Pita Pata

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      4a. Pita Pata With Fills

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    Chapter 6 - Meditations

    1. 1. Chapter Intro Free preview
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      2. Calm

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      2a. Calm - Extra Melody Notes

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      2b. Calm - Changing The Chord

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      2c. Calm - With Slap / Tak

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      2d. Calm - Extra Ding

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      2e. Calm - Higher Melody Notes

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      2f. Calm - Whole Song

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      3. Balance

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      3a. Balance Variation 1

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      3b. Balance Variation 2

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      3b. Balance All Parts

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      4. Breath Part 1

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      4a. Breath Part 2

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      4b. Breath Part 3

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      4c. Breath Part 4

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      4d. Breath All Parts

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      5. Reflect Part 1

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      5a. Reflect Variation 1 - New Melody

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      5b. Reflect Variation 2 - Adding a Slap / Tak

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      5c. Reflect Variation 3 - Ascending Melody Line

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      5d. Reflect Full Song

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      6. End Of Chapter Summary

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    Chapter 7 - Arpeggios Level 2

    1. 1. Chapter Intro Free preview
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      2. Bb Major - C Major | 33334 Rhythm

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      3. Bb Major - Bb Major - C Major - A Minor | 33334 Rhythm

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      4. Bb Major - Bb Major - C Major - A Minor | 332 Rhythm

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      5. Bb Major - Bb Major - C Major - A Minor | 323 Rhythm

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      5a. Adding a Slap / Tak

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      6. Serenade For a Peaceful Soul | D Minor - A Minor | 323 Rhythm

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      7. D Minor - Bb Major - D Minor - A Minor | 323 Rhythm + Slaps / Taks

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      8. Snakes And Ladders | D Minor - Bb Major - C Major - A Minor | 323 Rhythm

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    Chapter 8 - Arpeggios Level 3

    1. 1. Arpeggios Level 3 Introduction Free preview
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      2. Ascending Arpeggios | D Minor - A Minor - Bb Major 7 - A Minor | 33334 Rhythm

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      3. Descending Arpeggios | D Minor - A Minor - Bb Major 7 - A Minor | 33334 Rhythm

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      4. Bouncing Arpeggios | D Minor - A Minor - Bb Major 7 - A Minor | 33334 Rhythm

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    Chapter 9 - Polyrhythms

    1. 1. What Is a Polyrhythm Free preview
    2. 2. 3 Over 2 Polyrhythm - "Cold Cup of Tea" Free preview
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      2a. With Moving Left Hand

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      3. Polly's Rhythm

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      4. Hang Massive Pattern

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      4a.Adding a Melody Line

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      5. Handpan Anthem

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      5a. Adding Left Hand Movement

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    Chapter 10 - The Turtle Groove

    1. 1. Chapter Introduction Free preview
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      2. The Turtle Groove

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      3. Jam With Me | D Minor - A Minor

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      4. Jam With Me | D Minor - Bb Major

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      5. Jam With Me | D Minor - Bb Major - C Major - A Minor

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      6. Jam With Me | Bb Major - C Major - A Minor - Bb Major

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      7. Chapter Summary

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    Chapter 11 - The Extended Turtle Groove

    1. 1. Chapter Introduction Free preview
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      2. The Extended Turtle Groove

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      2a. Variation 1 - Ding Dong

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      2b. Variation 2 - Chord Chord

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      2c. Demo with All Variations

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      3. Around The World

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      3a. Around The World With Variations

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      4. The Turtle Groove and The Extended Turtle Groove Combined

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    The Next Step On Your Handpan Journey

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      1. The Next Steps On Your Handpan Journey