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Online virtual handpan

Play D Kurd or Celtic Minor, customise the map, record a session and practise finding each note.

How to use
Edit note map

Choose each field’s note. The virtual layout may differ from your physical instrument.

Fingers, mouse or keys 1–9. Key 1 plays the centre. Esc stops the sound.

Notes and timing stay in this browser until you close or reload the page.

Find and play —

Choose a target and start practice. Enter or space also activate the buttons.

This virtual instrument helps with notes and layouts; technique, touch and bellows require a physical instrument.

Help and explanations
At a glance

Online virtual handpan

Explore nine fields with fingers, mouse or keyboard. The centre, called the ding, starts on D3; the other notes depend on the scale.

Notes in the maps

Two nine-field layouts; the first note is the ding.

MapNotes
D KurdD3 · A3 · B♭3 · C4 · D4 · E4 · F4 · G4 · A4
D Celtic Minor / AmaraD3 · A3 · C4 · D4 · E4 · F4 · G4 · A4 · C5

Saraz Handpans · Celtic Minor

How to use it

  1. Choose a scale and set the volume.
  2. Tap fields or use 1–9; 1 plays the centre.
  3. Select a target and start practice.
  4. Record, finish and replay; Edit note map changes individual notes.
Help and explanations

Compare scales, personalise the map and record ideas. Sound is synthesised on your device; notes and timing remain in the page’s memory.

D Kurd and Celtic Minor

Kurd includes B♭3. This Celtic Minor version replaces that note with C5. Amara is another name for Celtic Minor. Physical layouts vary. Sources: Saraz Handpans and Planet Handpan.

Practice and recording

Listen to the target and find its field. A session stores notes, timing and duration, up to 3 minutes or 1,200 events. Reloading clears the recording.

For a simple exercise, choose the centre as your target, hear the reference and find it without looking at its number. Then choose another field and repeat. Once two notes feel familiar, alternate four strikes: centre, side field, centre and a different field. Use Next target for variety; the tool tells you whether the field you played matches the request. Turn off Highlight target once its position is familiar. Record a short sequence before and after practice, then compare pauses and rhythm during replay. The recording preserves the notes you actually played, including a custom map. After changing scales, check field positions again before repeating your sequence.

Tips

  • Alternate the centre with one side note.
  • Compare the map with your instrument before following a sequence.
  • Start slowly with the metronome.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. Use several fingers. On a computer, use the mouse or keys 1–9.

How do Kurd and Celtic Minor differ?

Here, Kurd has B♭3 and Celtic Minor has C5 in its place. Both have D3 at the centre.

Does this tune my physical handpan?

No. It is a virtual instrument for exploring notes; mechanical retuning requires a specialist.

Is the session saved to my account?

No. It remains in the page’s memory until you close or reload it.