Can I Enhance the Sound of My Handpan?
Yes, you can enhance the sound of your handpan. There are options to use handpan accessories. These add-ons expand the sound possibilities of your handpan, making your playing even more versatile.
Handpan accessories from Schlagwerk bring percussive elements into play, especially suitable for live performances. The concept of Cajon extensions has been adapted for handpans and designed to be as flexible and easy to use as possible. The products are magnetic and adhere to the surface of many handpans (as long as the surface is magnetic). There are various options that offer different sound effects.
This add-on allows you to produce an additional, warm, wooden clap sound while playing.
This add-on enables you to create a warm “Chick” sound while playing. This sound is a unique blend between a HiHat, ritual rattles, cha-cha nuts, or shakers, adding more sophistication to your compositions.
This add-on delivers a nice snare effect and gives your playing an extra kick.
This add-on is a classic shaker, and probably self-explanatory. However, you should be cautious with the placement of this effect.
The Helmholtz Cylinder from HandpanCare is inserted into the Gu of the handpan and helps absorb unwanted frequencies. Additionally, the Helmholtz Cylinder gives the instrument a more bass-heavy sound.
How to Incorporate an Additional Component into Your Playing
The sound of the handpan is already very versatile and variable, but with the right additions, even more sound worlds can be discovered and played. This way, you can make your playing more varied and find new ways to shape your sound. Or if you rather stick to the clear sound of this instrument, you can leave these add-ons where they are.
