Handpan Lessons: short idea to composition [in 4 steps]

▶Do you wanna create your own music, but sometimes get stuck in the process? In today's handpan lesson, we start from a short and very simple idea and see how we can develop it into a proper little composition in 4 steps. These concepts can be integrated easily, no matter if you're a beginning or more experienced handpan player.
I release handpan lessons every week, let me know in the comments if you have a wish for a future topic to cover.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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The handpan I play in the video is made by Victor Levinson.
Scale: D - A Bb C D E F G A C
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Thank you for listening!
David Kuckhermann

[@DavidKuckhermann]

🎬Getting stuck with a musical idea from time to time not knowing where to go with it? I hope these can help you with creating your own compositions, let me know if these tips work for you!👣👣😁

[@multicolourization]

i will try i have a spacedrum with 13 notes means not every tone fits together and its frustrating to have the same patterns over and over any tips?

[@francescomazzinghi2949]

@@multicolourization i have a spacedrum in la minor with 8 notes and i managed to make this with One note less..🥳🥳🥳

[@andrei4696]

These are amazing and clear tips :) Thank you :)

[@colinpurton9686]

I am 71years old and I have bought a handpan, never having played one before. I have just watched your video and was amazed how quickly I picked it up. When I saw the introduction I thought there was no way I could play that, but after 30 minutes I was not only playing it, but playing it fast and with fluidity. I just can't believe how great it sounds. So thank you very much for giving me the confidence to now carry on!

[@Kossya_88]

Such a simple yet beautiful pattern. Thank you so much for the video!

[@user-sr4he3rq8s]

Thanks

[@heidil.1959]

Yuchhu, Danke, für Deine Unterstützung. Danke für Deine Unterstützung diesen Klang zu verbreiten :-) Genau diesen Rhythmus habe ich für mich gesucht. Bin nun mit Deiner Unterrichtseinheit angefangen zu üben :-) Freu mich auf weiteres. Liebe Grüße :-)

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Hey Heidi, cool, das klingt super! Liebe Grüße und ganz viel Spaß beim Handpannen!!! 👍

[@felixdenzler811]

Hi David Vielen Dank für die kostenlosen Unterrichtsstunden. Du machst das so verständlich und überschaubar.. einfach ein Segen ! Genauso wie deine sympathische, positive Art. Sobald ich mit den Videos von dir auf KZbin fertig bin, kaufe ich mir einer deiner Kurse im Handpan Dojo. Für mich klappt deine Art am besten von allem was es an Anleitungen auf KZbin gibt. LG

[@KruzerOak]

Yes! Please keep making these tutorials, they are great!

[@user-zq4ou3ze3g]

Thanks you for your videos! Keep making them

[@DavidKuckhermann]

I probably will. ;)

[@nicolebuerschaper8903]

Hi David, this is one of the best tutorials I have seen so far. Very helpful are the notes in the background. You are a very good teacher, you explain very good. I only have my handpan for about 6 weeks or so. But these videos from you make it easy for beginners to learn. Thank you very much. Have a nice day

[@angiskanal930]

Einfach nur erste Klasse! Vielen lieben Dank. Mein Sonntag ist gerettet. Habe was zum üben . :-)

[@juergengromotka]

Danke David. Ein tolles Projekt. Werde ich mal angehen. ✌️🍀

[@Annette19598]

So well explained! And the clear notation in the background is very helpful! Thank-you very much!!! Especially this video helps me to understand much better how I can play my handpan in a way which brings more joy to me (and maybe to others when I'm getting better...)

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Didgean! That is awesome, really glad to hear that the video hits home for you! 👍

[@jaclyng2271]

Vielen Dank für dieses Viedo und die klaren Instruktionen. So kriege ich als absolute Anfängerin bereits einige schöne Rhythmen und Melodien hin, die auch in einem langsamen Tempo funktionieren 🙂

[@BillsYouTube1960]

So good! I appreciate your songs and teachings.

[@readerenergy]

David, These videos are so nice of you to provide for everyone. There are also very good. I have had my pan about three weeks and your videos are definitely playing a nice part in my progress. Thanks very much.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Awesome Chuck, congrats for your new instrument!

[@jasonbesant4074]

Fantastic tutorial once again. Great ideas for me to try in my learning!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Jason, glad to hear that!

[@gnyani_k]

Fantastic!! Thanks for your effort and sharing your tips!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

It's my pleasure! 👍

[@Mondtochter38]

Danke David ! Die Tutorials sind perfekt für mich und mein Lernen.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Super, das freut mich! 👍

[@georgiaparmegiani5537]

Much more easy to understand for me Grazie grazie grazie 😁😁😁

[@DavidKuckhermann]

perfect, glad to hear it! ;)

[@graemekaye5194]

Thanks David you are a wonderful mentor..

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thank you Graeme! 🙏

[@MARCELLO6859]

You are a very good techer, thank you.

[@n.volkova]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! One of the best lessons I could find!

[@iwilli9448]

🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love it!!!!!!!!! I almost got it. I love your classes 💖💖💖 Gracias 🙏

[@tjmalayil]

Wow! Wonderful music!

[@sheridanlgold]

Thank you so much. You have a nice flow in your style of teaching.

[@johnglennon5623]

I have just ordered a ver cheap amazon budget handpan . I have been watching a lot of videos. Your is first i have subscribed too . I cant wait to get started on my probably bang out of tune handpan 😅

[@ernestogutierrez2006]

Excellent teacher ! These are the best tutorials I found in three years searching in the internet.

[@hinkemiki]

thank you David

[@seancambern1235]

GREAT lesson! The content, presentation, and graphics are exceptional. My compositions have improved immensely. Thank you!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Sean, so glad to hear that! 🙏

[@user-zx9pm2zh2e]

Спасибо,это самый лучший обучающий материал.🙏 Хоть я не зная языка. Язык музыки один, един и понятен. 🤗

[@user-mp6wd9gw3d]

Виктория здравствуйте! Я сейчас тоже собираю по крупицам уроки игры на хэндпане. Если вы находили какой-то обучающий канал подобный этому, то я буду вам благодарен если вы поделитесь им) Я тоже поделюсь тем что находил сам.

[@johngrant3010]

Each one of your weekly lessons have been a great experience. I have benefitted from your fine advice. Cheers!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Awesome, thanks John! 😁

[@johngates8284]

Thank you can't wait to get the HANG of this technique

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Hang in there, it won't take too long! :)

[@Psalmist374DKR]

@@DavidKuckhermann just hang in there, things will pan out 😁

[@johngates8284]

@@DavidKuckhermann thanks for your videos, my hand pan skills are advancing because of then

[@Leslie-hg6wl]

I chose this video to leave this comment but I've been appreciating all of your tutorials. As a new handpan player, with some drumming background (mostly during my teen years), I've found these videos super helpful. Thank you! Positive vibes ~ 🙏🏻

[@mariadelmilagrochaestra9879]

Thank you for this marvelous lesson❤

[@qinex1]

Really awesome lesson david! Thank you!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Slipex

[@soumel6348]

Thank you so much, i managed to learn this in a short time thanks to your very good explanations, i am so happy !

[@kamilpaszkowski6095]

Wow that is something serious. I must try it. Amazing

[@ZeroghieTM]

Hey David! thank you for the video you make for us! you are so helpfull for so much people. Bdw i have a request, an advance handpan video for the next week if is possible, this stuff its important but too basic! thanks for all this video David!

[@peterst25]

Thank you very much for your Videos. The are Great For me the are the best Videos and easy to understand and to learn handpan. Good Job

[@ray_jack3703]

It's always magic to see you David ! Thanks for all theses topics.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Ray, glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@ray_jack3703]

@@DavidKuckhermann I think you touched something very deep here... The frustartion and the expectation ! When I listen to a melody that I like, and the musician is playing in others direction, or some music notes are missing ... I'm waiting to recover the melody ! And I'm happy when it's back !!! (very interesting phenomena...)

[@DavidKuckhermann]

@@ray_jack3703 Absolutely. And when you get it back, you appreciate it even more than before. It's really fun to experiment with these effects in music!

[@barbaralawrence6226]

Just got my first RAV drum G Pygmy. I LOVE your teaching g style! In particular, not only the ease of which you break things down but also your notations to follow. So glad I found your tutorials! I'm grateful for your sharing your amazing gift and knowledge with us newbies!

[@meetidnani]

Exactly how a tutorial should be... Thanks a lot.. Gonna start practicing this one.

[@juddeemaxwell7590]

Thanks. 😊❤️😊

[@FcSteezey]

this is really good. thanks for these videos

[@voivodess]

FINALLY! I've waited ALL WEEK!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

You crack me up every week Becksland! 😁 CU on Sunday! :*

[@luciensomposhako4276]

Majestic! 🤩

[@andrzejzydek4295]

Thanks for inspirations and ideas. Great tutorial!

[@imunghikmah1081]

Hi David, 3 years later your lesson found its way to Indonesia. Thank you for excellent way of giving a clear guidance on how to play the composition. You empathized with many newbies here and put a lot of efforts in making it easier for them, including me! Blessings. 😍❤

[@evagurtler384]

I just came home and the first thing I checked: Is the new video online. It is such a great gift to get these videos free. I‘m also practicing with the first part of the Handpan Dojo and call myself an absolute greenhorn. It‘s real fun to practice with you. It inspires me to explore my own handpan world. Thank you David 🙏🏻

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Fantastic Eva, I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos!I enjoy practicing with you guys too! 😁

[@tasim1]

Will be practicing very hard this week 😎

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Awesome!

[@steveelam4810]

Thanks,was just practicing and felt repetitive or mental blocks in creativity.this will help breakthrough it,gonna use my loop station to create backup tracks.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Awesome, glad to hear it!

[@BlueKimura]

I absolutely love how you teach. awesome lessons thank you. 🙏🏼

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Alex! 😁

[@thetrainspotter2002]

Thank you for such a helpful video

[@christinegeiler5770]

Great ideas. Thanks.

[@tongindiefolk]

Thank you .form thailand

[@MarianKraus]

Wonderful instruction, once again David. It just shows how the breaking down of individual components provides strong building blocks for endless creative expression. Thank you.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Marian!

[@christopherderks]

Thank you David I really appreciate these videos that you are putting together. Very well done and very helpful.. Great Job !!!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

thanks Christopher!

[@AdrumaVictoria16]

You are the coolest, clearest teacher, thanks!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Many thanks Adruma! 🙏

[@Charlie345671]

Danke David! Ich habe schon Deinen Online-Kurs. Aber solche Videos helfen zusätzlich und machen Spaß! Vor allem wenn die Melodie auch noch so schön ist💗

[@negin2694]

Wow this was amazingg thank you please keep making more

[@friendforever65]

Exactly what I needed, to go ahead and start tweaking my repetitive loops. It looks simple but I wa so confident with my repetitive stuff that I didn't want to change them. Thanks

[@lisasteck2009]

Thanks for this great video!

[@SharonCullenArt]

You make it look so easy. I love your videos. Thanks for putting them out here for us.

[@corwyn]

Great video as always :-) so glad to be friday! i agree with subo's comment about transitions and patterns changes, that would certainly help to make longer composition

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Corwyn. Cool, I already put it on the list for future videos! 👍

[@YahyaKhorsandi]

Thanks this video is pretty so much good thanks for your video ❤❤❤❤

[@Zara-nu5el]

Thanks love your videos

[@DavidKuckhermann]

You're welcome, glad you like them!

[@jarmola78]

Awesome. Thank You

[@iwilli9448]

🤗😍😍😍 I LOVE IT 🥰 THANK YOU 🙏💖

[@user-jx6of4eq8q]

Perfekt🙏

[@anthonytongaichinyama3723]

I am seeing this as easier than a guitar. I will buy this instrument and learn it fast

[@thekidslosninos2498]

Exelent, thank you ❤️, I'm a beginner

[@DavidKuckhermann]

glad the video can help! 😉

[@esinn.7488]

Really appreciate the effort that has gone into creating this video. It’s very helpful!

[@xavierfabre837]

Thank you so much David. Excellent video as usual. As you asked, here are some ideas for new topics : how to compose an intro, transitions between quite différent sections (rythm & tempo changes), slow playing / chill music, polyrythm, improvisation, hand independance exercises...

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Those are great suggestions, thanks. Some of them were already on the list and the others are now as well :D

[@MarkDerbyshiremoses]

Great stuff🎉

[@KarinGrafHeartbeats]

Wow David! Deine neuen Tutorials sind mega cool gemacht! Kompliment!!!

[@gabik.8235]

Thank you so much for this great Video, David, it took me a big step forward in my playing. And sorry, my english isn‘t so good.

[@jean-paulgautier4661]

Man, you make it so simple ! 😊 Thanks for your awesome videos 🙏

[@nilakshiparmar5974]

Toooooo good... Thanks 👍

[@marc-le-chaman]

So good, so funny, so incredible. Now I can play in schools for children !!! Thank you David.

[@alexsimon915]

Inspirational ...

[@AndreasBeder]

Wowww thank you so much

[@user-pb1pw3ns7z]

Очень круто, спасибо)

[@subobo4719]

This was such a good one !!!(the previous too, of course).........but this is soooo helpful especially for beginners. Thank you! Maybe you can make another one on transitions with pattern-changes. Where the rhythm from one part to the other is changed completely. Once you want to create longer compositions you can't do other than create nice rhythmical variations to spice up the piece and make it interesting from the beginning to the end. Without being too jazzy.......little surprises in a composition are so nice, but it is hard to make transitions that will connect the parts.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Subo, glad to hear it. You are right - I have a video planned on pattern changes (creating musical contrast and B-parts), but transitions is a good one as well.

[@user-pb9ww7eq9y]

You amazing ❤

[@ewaltleinen2214]

Hi David..Thx for the very interesting video sessions. You ask to mention a potential subject for another session... 😉So, perhaps you can briefly explain how to “move around on the tone fields” when there are some bottom notes and where are the difficults by playing those melodies 😀. See you next Friday....

[@DavidKuckhermann]

that's a great suggestion, thank you Ewalt! CU next Friday! 😁

[@Psalmist374DKR]

Like how you showed people to to alter video speed. Helpful BTW which pan are you using? Sounds like my absolute favorite from your comparison video... Nice bonus; diseases giving me a rough night, so I get to be awake to start my day with devotionals and beautiful pan music! Seriously ache to play one of these.... I know there are TONS of times, but that pan hits me. Thank you even if I can't feel the resonance through my fingers.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Darrell Russell it’s a 2012 spb pantam made by Victor Levinson

[@Psalmist374DKR]

@@DavidKuckhermann absolutely glorious voice, not the one I thought it was but let's face it; creating with any of them must be pure joy!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

@@Psalmist374DKR Yea, Vicor's instruments from that period are definitely special!

[@Psalmist374DKR]

@@DavidKuckhermann how many pans do you have?

[@piotrszkolarytmu]

David thank you ! God bless you :) i can imagine how much work you put on it, and give it all for free :) unique in our times ! greetings from Poland ( Piotr )

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks, much appreciated. Yea, it is a lot of work, but a lot of fun as well! ;)

[@AnniM88]

I just got my very own handpan (C# Amara scale). I am far from trying my own compositions, but this is so fun to play and practice :) Even if I only play it at half of your speed :) Thanks David for your great videos!!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Awesome Anni, congrats for your first handpan!

[@SharonCullenArt]

Oh yay I found some more beginner stuff! Still you make it so easy and I have to convert to tongue. But my drum set up scales up like a hand pan.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Hey Sharon, glad this one works better for you. Check out the arpeggio video as well, there are lots of more basic patterns in it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5atc2tslNaam9E

[@DoranMitchell_Handpan]

Well done my friend & Thank you for your efforts! So enjoyable to follow your way of presenting the lessons.

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Thanks Doran!😁

[@vatsalpanchal3448]

Love the teaching your session. Do you have any handbook where all the notes has written?

[@DavidKuckhermann]

My patreon supporters have access to the notation pdfs for all these lessons.

[@chris_wilson910]

What is the difference between note 8 and note 9? Your videos are helping me so much! And this is the only thing that seems unclear for me throughout the instructions at the moment. Thank you!

[@siemore]

Bester Mann

[@fkost]

😍😍😍

[@citizenkane9222]

Great videos..... SUBSCRIBED & Banged the Bell Button 😊

[@user-pf1lk9cj3j]

虽然我听不懂，但是我是您忠实的粉丝。加油出更好的

[@DavidKuckhermann]

观看，收听和模仿是学习音乐的原始方式！ 感谢您访问我的频道！😁

[@1oglop1]

Thanks for reminding me to breath, I spent at least an hour to before getting there and I feel like I did not breath at all :-D. PS. That "subtle clicking sounds" noise, I can hear in many of your videos, is that how the ghost notes sounds on your pan? I thought it's a metronome. One more question do you write down a lot patterns when you explore before combining them?

[@wonderwords7636]

Another wonderful video for a master mentor like you. If one hears it deeply, there is a parallel sound coming in the background when you are hitting in the notes. Are you using a metronome or something as well please. Thanks !

[@DavidKuckhermann]

mmhhhm no, I don't play with metronome. Maybe the room sound?

[@laca9061]

👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MrCassius73]

Hallo David und danke für diese schöne Melodie. Findet man so ein Art von Melodie bei dir auf der Homepage auf Level 2 oder 1??? Danke :-)