NEVER do this...How NOT to play the Handpan!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2020
- I rarely say never...however today is the day. This is one of the things I advise you never to do when learning how to play the Handpan. Save your wrists!
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Good point, thank you. I was exactly like you showed. HA-HA-Ha-Ha-ha-ha-ha... ;)
Is there a perfect pasture to take care of the back while playing?
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Yes! There are things to consider that help me a lot. One of the most helpful things is Keeping the instrument really close to the body, touching the belly, and being really aware not to lean forward if possible. Also in terms of chairs, it’s important not to sit in a chair that squishes down and tilts you pelvis backwards, it’s better to sit on something firm or even a firm cousin lifting the tail bone a little.
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My goodness I don't even own this instrument yet and I can tell I'm going to frequent this channel. The world doesn't need universities anymore. They need more people like you on TH-cam with skills to teach. That's all we need. Really. Thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏽
So funny that you mention playing in a dark room. The first class learning from a taiko drum master, we were in a circle with our drums in front of us and he turned off the lights. We were totally in the darkness and he told us he wanted us not to rely on our eyes, but we should sound like we were one drum. I've since learned that so much of playing comes from within; I love your approach and technique. I find it very relatable. So cool!
What a great story. Also Thanks for the feedback 🙏🏽
I am blind, and just got my first handpan drum. Thank you so much for explaining this to me, because I had mine tilted. But I've only tried to play it just today. I have never even seen one until last week. I don't know where the numbers are, and will have to let my hands be my eyes, as usual. But you helped explain things to me that I had questioned . I hope to learn to play well like you guys all do! Thank you! -Molly
Thank you thank you thank you for posting early-on about correct posture/ergonomics ^-^
you know it! I can believe how much my 30's caught up with me in the joints...we have to be proactive to play like we want
@@Handpan360 For your next video please go back in time and convince young me to be more mindful about physical safety in music ;]
Yes!! Exactly!! After our private lessons together, you really opened me up to not relying on sight so much. Sometimes I play in very dim light where I can’t really see the notes at all and i think it’s helping build some solid muscle memory thru feeling and playing rather than depending on sight so much.
I remember when I first got my Handpan I was having a tendency to tilt it towards me a little so I could see my further notes but like u said, it was creating pain in the wrists.
At the time, I wasn’t sure how or which way to tilt my instrument or if I was doing it wrong or doing my wrists a disservice. So thanks for the clarification! 😃😃
You are a joy to work with my friend, I am so happy ur digging the lessons and finding them useful. Looking forward to playing together again :) Were gonna have some fun in 2021 :)
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Thank you! Smart advice for sure.
my pleasure, glad you found it useful!
First handpan video I've seen on considering ergonomics and health. Thanks!
My pleasure, glad you appreciate it. Thanks for watching :)
Great advice! Thank you!🙏🏻
My pleasure! Thanks for watching
Thank you...I don't have a hand drum yet.... someday... but I love your input....I know how important wrist care is from being a guitar player for many years. Best wishes to you.
thanks so much :) Good luck on getting an instrument one day. If you want any help finding one when the time is right, let me know.
Thanx 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow. Great video. Great information. I never thought about learning to play without looking. I'm definitely going to learn to do it this way. Tilt information....super important. Thank you thank you thank you.
My absolute pleasure! I’m so glad you enjoy :) if Cathy is happy I’m happy :)
Always good to go back to basics, again thanks for the content - its inspiring and makes me noodle around on my pans
Oh it is my absolute pleasure :) thank you for the noodles! 😆
Thank you!🙏
+CoCo your most welcome :)
Thank you, Peter. We love the "human factors" in handpan drumming video. Fantastic consideration!
🙏🏽 my pleasure. I’m glad you enjoy :)
Thank you for all of your good advic. I love my handpan.
Thank you! Glad your ha ing fun! That’s what matters most :)
I love the way you laugh from the bottom of your heart!
thanks
As always ….. a great video!! This is one of the first of your videos that I tell beginners to watch! Well done!! 🤗🛸🎶🦋
Love love love your videos! I don't own one of these beautiful drums but really enjoy the sound.
Thank you! I hope one day you are able to get one!
So true about not relying on the eyes.. and what a great tip as I start to play Handpan.. I don't have to look at everything I play on guitar and in my previous life as a percussionist, I so rarely looked at the instrument.. thanks!
:) :) :) so glad you found that helpful, not sure why it took me years to do myself lol
New sub! Went on a YT handpan spree, and did not expect to end up at a video on ergonomics. Buy it's so important! Thank you for sharing!
+Simone Barents my pleasure! Glad to have you in the HP360 Tribe :) I am really glad people enjoy this stuff, the little details is where the magic is...imo
Thank you so much. I feel like I found the best way to learn my first music instrument of my life with the help of yours.
💓🤗💓 I am so happy for you. We are so lucky! Welcome to the land of harmony and beauty :)
Just received my handpan today...I so excited to learn from you...you are very informative and explain everything so that it makes sense for us beginners...thank- you for taking the time to make these videos...even in a pandemic, we are always able to learn something new thanks to kind people like yourself. Take care and stay safe~ Christy
Welcome to the tribe and Thank you. Means a lot to me 💓🙏🏽 I’m excited for your new journey!
Thank you so much! It hasn’t been even two days with my new handpan and I am already playing better from your tips! Such a beautiful instrument..and thank you for the reply! take care ~ Christy
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Lol you are adorable ☺️ I love your laugh!
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Just started playing and watching with interest, Saw you after i had already signed up to David Kuckhermann, but still loving his course.. but thank you for sharing your take too. 🙏🏽
My pleasure :) David’s courses are great! Also check out David Charrier’s master the handpan courses :)
Brilliant.
Wonderful that you talk about Ergonomics.
I see lots of people do not take care about their health.
I also talk to them ... When it hurts something is Wrong.
Cheers ... Stefan
These are words to live by regarding body awareness and playing. Thanks.
Sound advice! The correct tilt also sets up a natural use of the thumbs on the notes closest to your body which aided me in gaining speed when playing runs of notes.
Yes, absolutely, it creates a very natural and comfortable position to play in :-)
Ha! I was half afraid there would be video of my bloopers! Great video. Important content! 😄
Hehehe 🤣 thanks 🙏🏽
@@Handpan360 I tried playing in the dark tonight. Really alters the experience. Will make this a regular thing! Thanks for your tips.
💓💓💓 fun, I wonder what the doggy’s thought about that 😆
Makes sense. I think I am going to start doing part of my handpan practice with eyes closed!
Oh yeah :)
Hey man what handpans should i get for my 1st. Acolyte d celtic or novapan d kurd gen 3? Really need help!!
I havent played a bunch either lately so I can't really say but based off the little I have heard, perhaps Acolyte may be a little more constant in quality...You cant go wrong with either kurd or celtic, I prefer Kurd as its a bit more versatile and moody.
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Additionally for prevention of carpal tunnel, I highly recommend 'finger extension resistance bands'. Strengthening the neglected side of grip opening helps maintain the neutral wrist you recommend here. Basing this on experience as a massage therapist working alongside physical therapist.
@Mark Manning Awesome tip! Thanks so much 💓 just bought some bands...any other advice?
@@Handpan360 nice! You can target different motions with the bands. Examples: keep fingers together while extending the thumb or different wrist positions while spreading all fingers. I like to hold finger extension while slowly rotating hand from the wrist. Find the spots that are challenging and try to develop smooth, steady range of motion. Don't overdo it, 7-10mins of exercise is plenty to fatigue the muscles. Using ice around the area and up the forearm will be great for circulation, 15-20mins.
@@markmanning295 This is gold. Thank you.
@@Handpan360 ❤ my pleasure, and likewise for your instruction! I'm tuning in while waiting on the build of my first handpan! Very excited to dive into your course when available :)
@@markmanning295 Awesome! I see you on the mailing list, I will definitely let you know. Im looking forward to doing a pre launch with a small group of folks while I am finishing up, and getting lots of good focused feedback to make it the best I can :) Its gonna be a fun new year :)
Oops guilty, exactly the reasons you said but I also agree the feeling rather than seeing is worth working on, though I'm a gamer so my wrists will likely get knackered anyway, thanks for adding some life at least though
Oh that makes me so happy to hear! How are we supposed
To know these things without someone telling us. It’s hard to track everything. I’m so glad to bring some awareness to this. We got to take care of our bodies so we can play to our hearts content. I used to also be a licensed massage therapist, some tricks I learned in that life for someone like you using your wrists a lot, is to alternate between soaking your arms in hot water, as hot as you can stand, then ice water, and back and forth a couple times before bed. I need to start doing it too! It helps SO much!
Your position makes sense my only concern when I first started playing this way is the fear of it sliding off my lap.
Yes, this is a valid concern, you can use a piece of furniture on the other side to add stability, lifts for your feet, a shorter chair, sit on the floor, or use a stand.
Before I got a stand I used microfiber cloths on my knees and it doesn't slide
I solved it by playing standing up! Playing sitting wrecks my already wrecked spine! And this way I can dance around and act younger than I am. weee
Hi Peter! Regarding your recommendation for handpan tilt, my biggest challenge is keeping the instrument from sliding off my legs. I have short legs and arms. If it wasn’t for Nadishana I’d be jealous of most handpan players who post videos, as most have longer limbs, which seems to be an aid for these massive instruments. Most adult furniture doesn’t allow for my feet to be flat on the floor while sitting (I’m 5’5”), so any tilt toward me makes it hard to relax and play at the same time as the position of the instrument feels like it’s going to soon slide off. HCT used to sell a belt hook to help hold the handpan in place but it’s been a long time since I’ve seen it available again. Not sure if it worked or not. Suggestions, for us hobbit handpan players? Love your videos.🙏❤️
If I was in your position, I would use a stand. I often use a stand and love it. I use camping tripod stools for the floor and snare stands or a handpan tripod style stand for sitting. both of these options I have found to work with lots of bottom notes. I also love to play with a stand while standing up. You can easily get a nice tilt on a stand, you just have to be mindful. and make sure on of the arms of the stand is supporting the opposite side of the instrument directly in front of you. If you are concerned about tuning the port, you can achieve a similar sound by sliding a flat refrigerator magnet over a small portion of the port. I hope that helps/
What's a good entry level handpan drum? Affordability is key.
+David Stanek If ur in the states I would look at cfoulke Xenith models...
www.xenithhandpans.com/mobile/xenith.html
Or the motif models by symphonic steel
bit.ly/SymphonicSteel
Or beginner series from Aura
www.aurahandpan.com/beginner-series
Good luck!
Great tips mate! Super important for wrist health. I still struggle with elevating my shoulders while I play, leading to discomfort in my neck and upper back after prolonged sessions. I'm constantly reminding myself to breath and relax my shoulders...LOL! I'll learn eventually ;)
Thanks so much and Oh yeah! me too, my shoulders have a long history of creeping up and my back slouching....it’s a life long refinement and constant mindfulness reminder. Drives me crazy sometimes 😆🤣
Where do I get a pan with 17+ notes
there are a bunch of great builders who can help, I have a few on my website and we can custome build you one as well. If you want to talk more about it, let me know
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"Please dont ever ever ever ever do this!"
Im gonna do this...
🤣 I can relate 😂
Homie, your short in the videos intro hdpn is totally off. It has to be HNDPN. Stung my eyes really badly
Perhaps no abbreviation...thanks for the input
"cut the middle man out" lol yeap this dudes sold weed before 😂
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Tf is up with that laugh?
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i can't see the back 4 (i have a 12-note one) if i tilt it forward. my back kills me after an hour.
if i tilt it back, i can still hit the bottom notes with my thumb without contorting my wrists the way you did.