RAV Vast B Celtic Minor Double Ding Scale Overview and Review

In this demonstration of the RAV Vast B Celtic Minor Double Ding, AJ Block demonstrates different chord progressions that can be played. This lesson can also be applied to any other handpan or RAV drum.
What does "double ding" mean? Double ding means there are two low notes, and this is one of the only handpans we have seen where the lowest note is not the center ding, but is in fact the larger tongue tuned to A. The two high notes (as shown in the cover photo) are not the ding notes at all, they are simply a way for the RAV makers to add in an extra note.
*Purchase RAV Vast B Celtic Minor Double Ding (the instrument used in this video) here: didgeproject.com/rav
The RAV Vast B Celtic Minor Double Ding scale:
(B2), (A2), F#3, A3, B3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, A4
Scale tones: (1), (b7), 5, b7, 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b7
Here is the list of some chords you can play on the RAV Vast B Celtic Minor Double Ding:
B Minor (B, D, F#)
A Major (A, C#, E)
D Major (D, F#, A)
F# Minor (F#, A, C#)
E5 (E, B, no 3rd)
C# Minor (C#, E, no 5th)
*Private RAV Drum lessons with Didge Project are available via skype anywhere in the world. Contact: [e-mail]
RAV Drum (aka RAV Vast) is a relatively new instrument that fuses the concepts behind handpans (hang drums) and tongue drums (traditionally made of wood). Perfectly cut steel tongues vibrate harmoniously together to create an ethereal sound perfect for meditation, relaxation, and other mystical music experiences. RAV was invented in 2013, the same year PanArt stopped making the Hang. RAV is from Russia with cut keys as opposed to the hammer tuned Hang drum, which is not cut or welded in anyway. The RAV has a deep resonance and profound reverb effect where the sound lasts for a long time while the Hang drum sound goes for a much shorter duration. This allows for a lot more space between key strokes in the RAV because the sound carries so long without losing the rhythm, which can make for more experimental playing in some respects than the Hang or handpan. The fullness of the sound and the duration of each key stroke makes the instrument very meditative to play because it renders itself to slow playing but of course can also be played very quickly and rhythmically. The backside is not as accessible or resonant as a handpan but can still be played rhythmically. The price of a RAV is 1/3 the cost of a Hang and is also generally easier to play than the Hang for most people. It is also a much more durable and sturdy instrument. The handpan can be knocked out of tune with too hard of a hit and over time may need to get tuned up regardless while the Rav does not and is almost impossible to knock out of tune. The Rav also has harmonics beyond the fundamental key like the Hang/handpan and both are available through Didge Project for purchase at www.didgeproject.com/store.

[@AVibe-vv6dc]

My double ding drum has the low A on top and the B is down, backwards from yours... is that common?

[@didgeproject]

Andrew Clark yes they changed the layout and its now better with the low A in the middle. This way you can seamlessly play up and down the scale without having to think about changing the way that the pan is laid out in comparison to any other hand pan or rav

[@pulunmusicalexplorations8001]

I have a Celtic dd too and indeed my low A is on top, like yours.

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

Thank you for this overview! That's really helpfull for beginners!

[@indigopisces]

Amazing ! Thank you

[@D3robotics]

Kinda tough to follow, I know nothing about notes and chords, so it was a bit fast. With that said I still learned a great deal. Much appreciated!

[@dePazVictor]

I haven't played a Rav vast before. I'm deciding between b celtic minor and b celtic minor double ding. What would you recommend? At first I wanted to buy a double ding, but I think that considering there are 2 bass notes separated and 2 high notes together... the melody is going to be too bassy. What do you think?

[@einarjungmann273]

Is it possible that there are two version of B celtic double ding? (number 2 after caption RAV Vast) - I found some video of RAV Vast 2 B celtic.

[@bartvyvey]

D major + B Celtic Minor Double Ding... Good or bad idea?

[@didgeproject]

Bart Vyvey good idea but even better is the B Kurd and D Major. I played those two together and literally every note works in harmony.

[@bartvyvey]

Didge Project Do you happen to have that on video? Also, do I want two scales with so many same notes? That’s what’s really bugging me. I didn’t have any musical education which makes this search difficult…

[@didgeproject]

@@bartvyvey Well, it depends what you want to do. If you are looking to play chord changes and more harmonic possibilities, its best to get two pans with the least amount of notes in common as possible. If you want two pans that can be played together by two people, then the b minor and d major combo is great

[@einarjungmann273]

Well, If I understood correctly, this B celtic double ding has everything you want :D

[@user-oz8bb2pk8l]

I suggest that you will like B Onoleo

[@rickiej88]

How does this pair with the D Celtic Minor?

[@didgeproject]

Not very well. Check out our RAV Combinations video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jLiJiweq9ngpY

[@user-wc5tx7wd4g]

How does the top not note is not the lowest, it is B2 right? , this is higher than A2 but why B2 sounds higher, is it just because of the location of the note that she is on the top?

[@didgeproject]

Hey we really appreciate your comment. On the newer b celtic double ding, they moved the A2 to the center note and the B2, which is higher, they moved to the outer ring. So in really, I consider this new layout to be an A major handpan that can also play in B celtic minor. Does that all make sense? Cheers!