"SINGOFIRE" 12-Notes Handpan Drum, Handpan Drums for Adults, 22-Inch 440Hz D Minor Kurd Handpan, HandPan Instrument with Soft Handpan Bag, 2 Handpan Mallets, Handpan Stand and Dust-Free Cloth (Black)

I selected this 12 note 440Hz tuned D Minor Handpan because I already have a 10 note which has played very well. The 440Hz offers a wider range of notes and the advantage of 440Hz tuning that is universal compatibility, allowing it to be played with other instruments like guitars or pianos also tuned in the 440Hz tuning, without creating dissonance. Most tutorials on line are also tuned to the 440 Hz, making them easy to follow. The note tuning on these SINGOFIRE Handpans is also well within acceptable limits for each note. Notes also have very good resonance. It comes with a short tripod which I prefer because it has a lower center of gravity and is more stable than a taller tripod. This stool also has a canvas saddle. My experience, with these saddle tripods, is they are great for temporarily storing the Handpan; however, when I play them on a tripod with a canvas saddle under the Gu, the sound quality is not as good as when playing on a tripod that has no saddle and is open to allow the sound to escape the Gu and resonate to amplify the sound, provide deep bass, and allow air to flow. For me, these Handpans are an affordable, budget-friendly option, making them an ideal choice for beginners looking for quality Handpan or someone who wants to practice numerous different compositions with a mid-range price point instrument. A great Handpan for someone who is just starting out or starting to expand their range of notes and looking for a 440Hz. tuned instrument. If I have any questions regarding these Handpans, the after sales customer service department is quick to respond. I suggest testing this or any newly obtained Handpan with the "test" mallets before testing with hands in order to hear the tonal quality of each note. A frequency tester is also very useful. All too often I find that someone tries out their handpan with their hands before “getting familiar with the idiosyncrasies of producing “perfectly sounding notes” of their new handpan. Give it some time. Yes, it is a Handpan; however, it takes time to learn how to best obtain the desired sound. Don’t be swayed by negative comments generalizing all Handpans as being mass produced … there are high quality companies like "SINGOFIRE" producing quality Handpans. There is always going to be a Handpan that does not meet everyone’s expectations or may be impacted by shipping delicately tuned instruments. In the case of these "SINGOFIRE" Handpans. I have always found the customer service department eager to address any concerns, and successful in, “making it right”.

I was soooo EXCITED to get the "SINGOFIRE" 12-Notes Handpan Drums for Adults, 22-Inch 440Hz D Minor Kurd, Purple, UNTIL I went to play it, and I have to strike my fingers so HARD just to get any sound out of it and HURTS MY HANDS, ONLY way I can get really good sound is by using the Mallets, BUT the Mallets are so small for me to use so they are useless for me, it looks very BEAUTIFUL, and was very well packaged just not good sound to me, Not sure if others are having the same problem with there's or not. I was HOPING this one would be a great one for the money, BUT I guess I'm WRONG. Like the old saying goes, ((((YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR)))) ((SO TRUE TOO)). (RETURNING DUE TO (NOT) ABLE TO PLAY AT ALL, AND (NOT) GOING TO HAVE A BIG PAPER WEIGHT TO JUST LOOK AT) THIS DRUM IS (JUNK) IN MY EYES.

Handpan came to be desperately out of tune. I've been a musician for 37 years and to be honest I didn't even need my tuner to know. But, when I did check it's tuning I was amazed at how bad it was. Not a single note correct, overtones on harmonics incorrect, both even giving it about five cents leeway on mistuning. Absolutely terrible. Also, the reviews for this product contain text, video, and pictures of incorrect products like tongue drums and non 12 note handpans. Zero stars if possible. And if you're reading this MANUFACTURER, YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!

Love it sounds great. Light weight. Very nice so far

sounds very clear and nice