The journey begins
with knowledge
Choose, play, maintain — every step of the handpan journey has its secrets. Our in-depth guides answer all your questions, from the basics to advanced techniques.
All the guides
Each guide is a complete resource, written to help you at every step of your handpan journey.
How to choose your first handpan?
Scale, budget, musical level, materials, tuning... Everything you need to know before buying your first handpan. The complete guide in 8 steps.
Understanding handpan scales
Kurd, Pygmy, Hijaz, Ashakiran... What do these names mean and what do they actually change in your music?
How to learn handpan
Posture, striking technique, first patterns, a 12-week progression program... Everything you need to start strong from your very first session.
Handpan care and protection
How to protect your instrument from rust, humidity and detuning. Maintenance routine, recommended products, mistakes to avoid.
Understanding 440 Hz tuning
440 Hz vs 432 Hz, the 3 partials of the handpan, how tuning is checked... The acoustic physics of the handpan, simply explained.
Handpan and Sound Healing
Techniques, recommended scales, structure of a sound bath... A complete guide for practitioners who want to bring the handpan into their therapeutic practice.
2026 comparison: which handpan to choose?
A side-by-side comparison of all our models for your profile — D Kurd, Pygmy, Ashakiran, Aegean, Hijaz, Amara and more. Level, color, price, use.
Handpan, Hang Drum or Tongue Drum?
Hang, handpan, tongue drum: three names that get mixed up, two very different instruments. History, sound, price and marketplace traps — the guide to avoid mistakes.
How many notes should a handpan have?
9, 10, 13, 18 or 20 notes: what each format changes under your hands and on the price.
Handpan price: what you pay for
Market ranges, hidden import costs, buying used and Enixpan prices.
Handpan rust: what to do
Diagnose rust, remove it step by step and keep humidity under control.
Buying a handpan online: the checklist
Sound, seller, lead time, customs, returns, payment: what to check before you pay.
Handpan FAQ: all your questions
Pricing, delivery, tuning, care, returns... Clear, direct answers to the most common questions from our customers.
Listen before you buy
Nixis faithfully simulates the sound of every scale. Explore, compare, feel — then choose with confidence.