Handpan Scales
Below is a list of over 50 sound models I can produce for you.
Scales marked with an asterisk (*) include a video where you can watch and hear a handpan played with those notes.
If you would like to build your perfect handpan, check out my Custom Order page.
Handpan Scales for
Standard Handpans
Look for the scales marked with an asterisk (*) to find a video where you can watch and hear a handpan played with those notes.
Sound Models in B
These sound models produce low voice notes.
Sound Models in C#
These sound models, like C, produce mid-low voice notes.
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Tasting Notes: Mysterious, Mystical, Dark
Notes in Scale: (C#) G#, A, C#, D#, E, G#, B, C#
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Tasting Notes: Journeying, Jammy, Versatile
Notes in Scale: (C#) G#, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, B
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Tasting Notes: Versatile, Compelling, Well Rounded
Notes in Scale: (C#) G#, A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#
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Tasting Notes: Spicy, Dark, Transporting
Notes in Scale: (C#) G#, B#, C#, D# E, F#, G#, C#
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Tasting Notes: Unique, Contemplative, Forward Moving
Notes in Scale: (C#) G#, B, C#, F, F#, G#, B, C#
Sound Models in C
These sound models produce mid-low voice notes.
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Tasting Notes: Positive, Grounded, Soothing
Notes in Scale: (C) G, A, C, D, E, G, A, C
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Sound Models in D
These sound models produce mid-range voice notes, not too low, not too high.
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Tasting Notes: Mysterious, Entrancing, Mystical
Notes in Scale: (D) A, Bb, D, E, F, A, C, D
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Tasting Notes: Tantalizing, Positive, Robust
Notes in Scale: (D) G, A, C, D, E, F, A, C
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Tasting Notes: Jammy, Dynamic, 3 scales in 1
Notes in Scale: (D) [F], A, Bb, C, [C#], D, E, F, G, A, C, [C#], [D]
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Tasting Notes: Deep, Grounding, Magical
Notes in Scale: (D) F, A, C, D, E, F, A, C
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Tasting Notes: Jammy, Other Worldly, Entrancing
Notes in Scale: (D) A, C, D, E, F, G, A, D
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Tasting Notes: Hopeful, Happy, Sweet
Notes in Scale: (D) A, C#, D, E, F#, G, A, C#
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Tasting Notes: Exotic, Brooding, Spicy
Notes in Scale: (D) A, Bb, C#, D, E, F, G, A
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Tasting Notes: Jammy, Brooding, Moody
Notes in Scale: (D) G, A, Bb, D, F, G, A, D
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Tasting Notes: Hopeful, Bittersweet, Belonging
Notes in Scale: (D) G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#, A
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Tasting Notes: Ethereal, Hopeful, Longing
Notes in Scale: (D) F, A, D, F, A, C, E, F
Sound Models in E
These sound models, like D, produce mid-range voice notes.
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Tasting Notes: Mysterious, Voyaging, Jammy
Notes in Scale: (E) G, B, D, E, F#, G, B, D
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Tasting Notes: Mysterious, Spacious, Compelling
Notes in Scale: (E) G, B, C, D, E, F#, G, B
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Tasting Notes: Jolly, Spirited, Open Hearted
Notes in Scale: (E) G, A, C, D, E, G, A, C
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Tasting Notes: Spicy, Foreign, Transfixing
Notes in Scale: (E) A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G, B
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Tasting Notes: Joyous, Sweet, Liberating
Notes in Scale: (E) A, B, C#, E, F#, G#, B, C#
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Tasting Notes: Mysterious, Ethereal, Mystical
Notes in Scale: (E) G, B, E, G, B, D, F#, G
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Tasting Notes: Sweet, Expressive, Captivating
Notes in Scale: (E) A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, B
Sound Models in F & F#
These sound models produce mid-high voice notes.
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Tasting Notes: Whimsical, Voyaging, Longing
Notes in Scale: (F) Ab, C, Eb, F, G, Ab, C, Eb
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Tasting Notes: Grounded, Jammy, Confident
Notes in Scale: (F) C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, C, Db, Eb
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Tasting Notes: Flowing, Emotional, Ethereal
Notes in Scale: (F) G#, C, Db, Eb, F, G#, C, Eb
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Tasting Notes: Introspective, Dynamic, Patient
Notes in Scale: (F#) A, B, C#, D, F#, A, B, C#
Sound Models in G & A
These sound models produce high voice notes.
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Tasting Notes: Light, Cheerful, Sweet
Notes in Scale: (G) B, C, D, E, G, B, C, D
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Tasting Notes: Contemplative, Cheerful, Sweet
Notes in Scale: (G) B, C, D, E, G, A, B, C
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Tasting Notes: Uplifting, Energized, Sweet
Notes in Scale: (G), B, C, D, F#, G, B, C, D
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Tasting Notes: Bright, Playful, Spirited
Notes in Scale: (G) C, D, E, F#, G, B, C, D
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Tasting Notes: Versatile, Transporting, Expressive
Notes in Scale: (A) C, D, E, F, G, A, C, D, E
Handpan Scales for
Medium Handpans
Only those scales marked with an asterisk (*) have a video you can watch with a handpan playing with those notes.
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Tasting Notes: Eastern, Playful, Bright
Notes in Scale: (F) Bb, C, D#, F, G#, Bb, C, D#
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Tasting Notes: Grounded, Jammy, Confident
Notes in Scale: (F) C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, C, Db, Eb
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Tasting Notes: Sweet, Jammy, Forward Moving
Notes in Scale: (F) A, C, D, E, F, G, A, C
Sound Models in F & F#
These sound models will produce higher voice notes.
Sound Models in G & A
These sound models are unique to Medium-sized handpans and will produce higher voice notes.
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Tasting Notes: Classic, Curious, Earthy
Notes in Scale: (G) C, D, Eb, G, Bb, C, D, Eb
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Tasting Notes: Eastern, Happy, Sweet
Notes in Scale: (G) C, D, E, G, A, C, D, E
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Tasting Notes: Versatile, Transporting, Expressive
Notes in Scale: (A) C, D, E, F, G, A, C, D, E
Handpan Scales for
Mini Handpans
Only those scales marked with an asterisk (*) have a video you can watch with a handpan playing with those notes.
Sound Models in B
These sound models are unique to mini handpans and will play this in a high voice.
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Tasting Notes: Joyful, Light, Bittersweet
Notes in Scale: (Bb) Eb, F, G, A, Bb, C, D
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Tasting Notes: Playful, Bright, Energetic
Notes in Scale: (B) D, E, F#, A, B, D, E
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Tasting Notes: Energetic, Bright, Moody
Notes in Scale: (B) E, F#, A, B, D, E, F#
Sound Models in A
These sound models are unique to mini handpans and will produce the highest voice notes I produce.
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Tasting Notes: Flavorful, Intriguing, Unique
Notes in Scale: (A) D, E, F, A, C, D, E
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Tasting Notes: Jammy, Intuitive, Bright
Notes in Scale: (A) E, G, A, B, C, D, E
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Tasting Notes: Curious, Expressive, Soulful
Notes in Scale: (A) C, E, G, A, B, C, D
Not seeing the scale you have in mind?
If you’re not seeing the scale you had in mind, please reach out to me on my Custom Order page and share as many details as you can.
I’d love to see if I could help you build your perfect handpan.