Articles — hang drum

If you've been paying attention, you've seen handpans explode in popularity in recent years. They can be heard on commercials, movie soundtracks and it seems like on just about every NPR podcast. The handpan is a relatively modern instrument, and you may be surprised when you find out where it was invented! The handpan is related to the steelpan (though it is a concave version of this instrument). It is sometimes also referred to as the Hang™ ... this latter name may ring a bell, thanks to Hang Massive – the duo who helped popularize this ethereal and wonderful instrument.  The handpan is constructed...