Hang
The Hang: A Swiss-Made Idiophone
The Hang, a unique musical instrument classified as an idiophone, originates from Switzerland. Its construction involves two deep-drawn, nitrided steel half-shells, seamlessly joined at the rim. This creates a hollow interior and the instrument's distinctive "UFO" shape.
The top surface ("Ding") features a central "note" and seven or eight surrounding "tone fields," all precisely hammered. The bottom ("Gu") is a smooth surface with a centrally located rolled hole, producing a distinct tone when the rim is struck. It's also known as a handpan.
While sharing some fundamental principles with the steelpan, the Hang functions as a Helmholtz resonator. Its design is the culmination of extensive research into steelpan construction and other instruments.
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Hang
The Hang: A Swiss-Made Idiophone
The Hang, a unique musical instrument classified as an idiophone, originates from Switzerland. Its construction involves two deep-drawn, nitrided steel half-shells, seamlessly joined at the rim. This creates a hollow interior and the instrument's distinctive "UFO" shape.
The top surface ("Ding") features a central "note" and seven or eight surrounding "tone fields," all precisely hammered. The bottom ("Gu") is a smooth surface with a centrally located rolled hole, producing a distinct tone when the rim is struck. It's also known as a handpan.
While sharing some fundamental principles with the steelpan, the Hang functions as a Helmholtz resonator. Its design is the culmination of extensive research into steelpan construction and other instruments.
What's New in Version 4.1 (Last Updated August 28, 2024)
Enhanced user experience with reduced advertising!
