Quick Start: Lumen Handpan Welcome to the quick start tutorial on how to use your new Lumen Hanpdan. Like with any musical instrument, it will take at least a small amount of patience and learning to understand how to play notes and keys, and how to make music. Our goal with this guide is to […]
Author: Miles
Handpan History: The Evolution From Steelpan to Lumen Handpan
The handpan has a fascinating history that spans several decades, evolving from its roots in the steel pan or steel drum that originated in Trinidad and Tobago. In this article, we’ll take a look back, exploring the various stages of this instrument’s development and showing where the Lumen Handpan fits into this musical journey. As […]
Unlocking Music Keys With Lumen Handpan
In the world of music, key plays a significant role in shaping the mood, harmony, and overall sound of a song. Keys are like musical environments, consisting of a group of notes that work together harmoniously. Each key has its own distinct character and emotional flavour, and musicians choose a key and scale to set […]
Understanding Music Scale: With The Lumen Handpan
In the world of music, scale holds a vital position in shaping the essence, mood, and tonality of a composition. Just as the key determines the overarching framework, the scale represents a subset of musical characteristics that further refine the melodic landscape. Scales are like musical patterns or sequences of notes. They provide a framework […]
Introducing the Lumen Handpan
In this article we unpack the various features of the Lumen Handpan, to discover the instrument’s capabilities and explore how you can now Drum Your Own Way. The Lumen Handpan was first introduced to the world in 2016 through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, where over 200 people backed the idea: To create a digital […]