Ethereal Pan
For some years now Son of Drum has established itself as a reliable source of only top quality handpans produced locally and abroad. Ethereal Pans offer the best of both worlds in sound AND affordability.
Manufactured by a small team of skilled artisan/musicians in their northern Chinese workshop, the upmost attention is given to each and every note, until every stainless steel unit produces nothing but jaw-dropping sustain, angelic resonance and perfect harmonics.
The bewitching musical possibilities on an Ethereal Handpan will instantly drop the player and listener into the present moment, and prompted to embark on an emotional journey of beauty, colour and melancholia.
Now with hard case and maintenance oil, this is the handpan with it all! Several standard scales are available and customisations are both possible and welcome.
Son of Drum offer private handpan lessons in store (please enquire), or sign up to our upcoming group tutorial workshops!
- Material: Stainless steel
- Size: 58cm x 26cm
- Weight: 4kg
- Hard case: 1kg
F - G G# C D# F G G# C
This model is a pentatonic arrangement loved by many. Poetic and melancholic this scale is a dream to play. Very easy and intuitive.
Let this sound model take you on a musing journey.
Being a F minor scale, it will play well with other instruments in C Minor, G# Major and D# Major.
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D - A Bb C D E F G A C
This minor scale model is the most popular among players and the most beginner friendly. On this standard configuration this scale will take you on an emotional journey thanks to the many available chord progressions. It is fun and intuitive to build a melody playing around D minor, F minor, G minor, A minor, Bb major and C Major.
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C - E G B C E F# G B
This model is a pentatonic arrangement in Lydian mode. The raised 4th degree of the scale adds an air of mystery, calm, and floatiness to your music, but can also convey a sense of wonder and grandiosity. It sounds like the major scale, until that fourth note hits, and suddenly, you’re left floating in space: This scale will also play well with E Minor and G Major.
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D - A Bb C D E F G A
This minor scale model is the most popular among players and the most beginner friendly. On this standard configuration this scale will take you on an emotional journey thanks to the many available chord progressions.
Some of the most famous handpan videos and online tutorials are in this tuning, making this one the perfect choice for your first instrument. It suits any style of playing, from mellow melodic arpeggios to groovy rhythmic patterns.
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C - G G# A# C D D# F G
This “natural minor” offers everything a minor scale can offer. It can be mysterious and meditative, but also dark and full of tension or bright, positive and uplifting depending on which chords are played. This leads to great diversity and many possibilities to explore.
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B - F# A B C# D E F# A
The Celtic Minor is a hexatonic variation that hints at both the full Minor Scale and the full Dorian Mode.
The 6th note degree is obmitted transforming the intensity of the scale leading to a more calm, serene, dreamy and mystical sound.
We suggest considering this model to yoga teachers, sound therapists and healers for playing in their work.
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D Kurd 10-note Shown
ETHEREAL PAN SCALE
D KURD 10-NOTE
D - A Bb C D E F G A C
This minor scale model is the most popular among players and the most beginner friendly. On this standard configuration this scale will take you on an emotional journey thanks to the many available chord progressions. It is fun and intuitive to build a melody playing around D minor, F minor, G minor, A minor, Bb major and C Major.
ETHEREAL PAN SCALE
F PYGMY 9-NOTE
F - G G# C D# F G G# C
This model is a pentatonic arrangement loved by many. Poetic and melancholic this scale is a dream to play. Very easy and intuitive. Let this sound model take you on a musing journey.
Being a F minor scale, it will play well with other instruments in C Minor, G# Major and D# Major.
ethereal pan scale
C AEGAN 432HZ
C - E G B C E F# G B
This model is a pentatonic arrangement in Lydian mode. The raised 4th degree of the scale adds an air of mystery, calm, and floatiness to your music, but can also convey a sense of wonder and grandiosity. It sounds like the major scale, until that fourth note hits, and suddenly, you’re left floating in space: This scale will also play well with E Minor and G Major.
ETHEREAL PAN SCALE
C AEGEAN 9-NOTE
Watch our video to experience the captivating sound of our Ethereal panC Aegean 9-note, live at Son of Drum store.
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ETHEREAL PAN SCALE
C KURD 9-NOTE
C - G G# A# C D D# F G
This “natural minor” offers everything a minor scale can offer. It can be mysterious and meditative, but also dark and full of tension or bright, positive and uplifting depending on which chords are played. This leads to great diversity and many possibilities to explore.
ETHEREAL PAN SCALE
D KURD 9-NOTE
D - A Bb C D E F G A
This minor scale model is the most popular among players and the most beginner friendly. On this standard configuration this scale will take you on an emotional journey thanks to the many available chord progressions.
Some of the most famous handpan videos and online tutorials are in this tuning, making this one the perfect choice for your first instrument. It suits any style of playing, from mellow melodic arpeggios to groovy rhythmic patterns.
ETHEREAL PAN SCALE
B CELTIC MINOR
B - F# A B C# D E F# A
The Celtic Minor is a hexatonic variation that hints at both the full Minor Scale and the full Dorian Mode.
The 6th note degree is obmitted transforming the intensity of the scale leading to a more calm, serene, dreamy and mystical sound.
We suggest considering this model to yoga teachers, sound therapists and healers for playing in their work.
HAND MADE IN NORTHERN CHINA
THE MATERIALS
Manufactured by a small team of skilled artisan/musicians in their northern Chinese workshop, the upmost attention is given to each and every note, until every stainless steel unit produces nothing but jaw-dropping sustain, angelic resonance and perfect harmonics.
PAMPERING YOUR ETHEREAL PAN
MAINTENANCE TIPS
To assist in maintaining the surface finish Ethereal Pans come with a clear, odorless, non-toxic oil and microfiber polish cloth. We recommend wiping your handpan with the cloth after each session, and applying a small amount of oil once every 2-3 weeks, top and bottom.
ETHEREAL PAN WORKSHOP
Son of Drum offer private handpan lessons in store (please enquire), or sign up to our upcoming group tutorial workshops!