8 Note Handpan in F Akebono Minor + A Shoulder Bag + Protective Cover
 
Specification
Notes: 8
Color: Black or Silver
Dimensions: 24 X 57 cm (height x diameter)
Key: F Minor Pentatonic / Akebono scale: (F3), Bb3, C4, Db4, Gb4, Ab4, Bb4, C5
Gu (underside) hole: Yes
 
Description
The 8 Note Handpan in F Minor "Akebono" scale, our most popular among handpan players, has a slightly different approach to the traditional pentatonic minor scale in that it creates quite a mysterious and wondering sound. The one and a half octave range whose lower and upper range have a distinguishable gap between them (perfect fourth Db to Gb) brings greater emphasis to the lower and higher notes.
 
The 8 Note Handpan plays beautifully and has some beautiful, resonant sounds. The smooth coating makes it very comfortable to play and feel while it weighs only 5kg, making it very easy to carry.
 
Tuning aspects
The first three notes outline an augmented F minor chord which creates quite an open and expansive sound. The middle Db really stands out, creating another mood and adding tension and excitement to the preceding notes. The final four notes (Gb-Ab-Bb-C) outline a whole tone scale which further adds to the mysterious sounds of this handpan. Although the Akebono tuning sounds peculiar, some strangely effective tunes and harmonies can be made when jamming on the 8 Note Handpan in F Minor, hence why most handpan videos are done in this key!
 
Additional Info.
All our handpans are securely packaged, insured and tracked for delivery, and shipped out of Boston, Massachusetts.
 
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