HANDPAN
FUNDAMENTALS

10 years of handpan experience in 1 course

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150+ exclusive learning videos
12 weeks journey
suitable for all handpans
lifetime access
unlock your own musical expression
learn grooves, patterns and all my secrets of handpan playing
study offline and receive all tabs with our e-book‍ ‍
‍ ‍access to a handpan software with tablature player

449,00€

  • Beginner to Intermediate

    Elevate your handpan playing from 0 to 10.

  • 150+ exclusive video lessons

    Including more than 100 patterns and highly valuable insights into my playing.

  • Unique Learning Experience

    Receive an extra video for 12 weeks, helping you to build consistency and maintaining joy while learning.

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STORIES FROM OUR HANDPAN COMMUNITY

Watch what changed for these students – and imagine what's possible for you.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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COURSE CURRICULUM

Handpan Fundamentals

Introduction | 09:08

Welcome to Handpan Fundamentals | 03:22
How to navigate through the course | 01:05
Handpan Vocabulary | 04:41

The Three Pillars | 51:11

Get to know the D Kurd 10 | 03:55
Harmony | 06:22
Rhythm | 13:37
Melody | 13:39
Breaks & Filling | 13:38

Technique Library | 16:26

Introduction to the Technique Library | 00:18
The Knock | 01:48
The WhaWha | 02:19
Explore the shoulder | 03:04
The Harmonics | 04:31
Integrating the wrist | 02:03
The Wave | 02:23

Expression & Dynamics | 29:31

Dynamics | 07:04
Intentional Playing | 03:54
Connection with your Handpan | 05:35
Singing the notes | 06:51
Do mistakes! | 06:07

Improvisation & Composition | 19:32

Improvisation | 10:17
Composition | 09:15

Handpan Stories | 11:14

My Beginning | 11:14

Playalongs | 55:02

D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | Bb Major / A Minor | Slow playing | 05:51
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | F Major / A Minor | Slow playing | 06:10
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | Bb Major / C Major / A Minor / Bb Major | Slow playing | 05:41
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | Bb Major / C Major / A Minor / Bb Major | Fast playing | 05:47
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | D Minor / F Major / A Minor / C Major | Fast playing | 04:11
F#Low Pygmy 21 || 6/8 | F# Minor / D Major | Slow playing | 05:15
F#Low Pygmy 21 || 4/4 | F# Minor / D Major | Moderate playing | 06:05
F#Low Pygmy 21 || 4/4 | F# Minor / C# Minor | Moderate playing | 05:18
E Amara 20 || 4/4 | E Minor / D Major | Slow playing | 05:08
E Amara 20 || 6/8 | E Minor / D Major | Moderate playing | 05:36

Pattern Library | 06:57:16


Welcome to the Pattern  Library
| 03:22

Welcome to the Pattern Library | 03:22


D Kurd 10 | 03:38:11


Hand-to-Hand Basics | 35:11

Basic Movement | 02:13
Extended Chord A | 03:11
Extended Chord B | 02:56
Ping Pong A | 02:51
Ping Pong B | 03:06
Ping Pong C | 03:19
Zig Zag A | 03:33
Zig Zag B | 03:39
3/3/2 | 03:45
Arpeggio A | 04:13
Arpeggio B | 02:25

Trance Groove | 31:49

Trance Groove A | 03:10
Trance Groove B | 03:01
Ping Pong A | 04:05
Zig Zag A | 04:27
Zig Zag B | 03:35
3/3/2 | 06:45
Arpeggio A | 03:33
Trance Groove C | 03:13

Alternating Left Hand | 33:42

Extended Chord | 03:45
Extended Chord + Melody | 03:59
Zig Zag A | 04:50
Zig Zag B | 04:16
3/3/2 | 04:03
Arpeggio A | 03:42
Trance Groove B | 03:00
Trance Groove C | 02:57
Trance Groove + Ping Pong A | 03:10

Malte Beat | 25:49

Basic Rhythm | 01:17
Basic Rhythm A + Chords | 04:50
Basic Rhythm B + Chords | 03:30
Basic Rhythm + Chords | 04:01
Basic Rhythm + Chords + Melody | 04:26
Malte Beat A | 04:35
Melodic Malte Beat A | 03:10

Polyrhythm | 45:12

Basic Groove | 03:52
Basic Groove + Extended Chord | 03:22
Ping Ping A | 05:24
Ping Pong B | 03:57
Zig Zag A | 04:03
3/3/2 | 03:40
Trance Groove | 03:53
Trance Groove + Ping Pong A | 03:45
Trance Groove + Slap | 03:20
Trance Groove + Hand-to-Hand | 05:05
Ping Pong A + Alternating Left Hand | 04:51

Halftime Rhythm | 18:35

Rhythm A | 03:52
Rhythm A + Alternating Left Hand | 03:36
Rhythm A + Melody | 03:54
Rhythm B | 02:38
Rhyhtm B + Chords | 04:35

Other Patterns | 27:53

Dreamy Pattern | 03:43
Mystic Pattern | 07:10
3/3/2 Melody Notes Classic Version | 03:02
3/3/2 Ding Classic Version | 03:05
3/3/2 Twisted Version | 06:23
3/3/2 Flame Version | 04:30


F# Low Pygmy | 01:41:29

4/4 | Chord Progression 1 | 44:00

Basic Groove A | 01:59
Basic Groove B | 05:34
Basic Groove C + Melody 1 | 04:28 (Update)
Basic Groove C + Melody 2 | 05:12
Basic Groove D | 07:09
3/3/2 | 03:22
3/3/2 Fill In Inspiration A | 04:38
Arpeggio A | 04:02
Arpeggio 3/3/2 Combi | 04:27
3/3/2 Fill In Inspiration B | 03:09

6/8 | Chord Progression 1 | 26:03

Basic Groove A | 03:17
Arpeggio A | 03:57
Arpeggio B | 02:48
Full Arpeggio | 03:27
Flame Arpeggio | 03:45
Basic Groove B | 04:42
Basic Groove B + Melody | 05:20
Basic Groove C | 01:47

4/4 | Chord Progression 2 | 31:26

Basic Groove | 04:28
Basic Groove A | 04:03
Basic Groove B | 04:12
Basic Groove C + Melody | 02:49
3/3/2 Fill in Inspiration A | 04:51
3/3/2 Variation A | 03:54
Flame Arpeggio | 03:38
Basic Groove A Variation | 03:31


E Amara 20 |
01:25:22


4/4 | Chord Progression 1 | 58:25

Basic Groove A | 02:38
Basic Groove A + Melody | 04:08
Basic Groove A Variation | 06:18
Low Arpeggio | 04:18
High Arpeggio | 04:02
Full Arpeggio | 05:49
Basic Groove A “Top Version” | 04:17
Basic Groove A “Low Version” | 04:12
Chord Arpeggio | 03:19
Chord Arpeggio Variation | 04:35
3/3/2 Variation | 03:21
Trance Groove | 03:13
Polyrhythm | 03:08
Ping Pong on Trance + Polyrhythm | 05:07

6/8 | Chord Progression 1 | 15:58

Basic Groove  | 05:27
Basic Groove + Melody | 06:45
Arpeggio | 03:46
12/8 Arpeggio | 05:13

4/4 | Other Chord Progressions | 10:59

Chord Arpeggio | 06:00
Chord Arpeggio Variation | 04:59


The Handpan Fundamentals Journey | 02:10:51

Welcome to the Journey 00:42

Week 1 | The Three Pillars 09:17
Week 2 | Principles of Melody 08:09
Week 3 | Explore Rhythm 09:59
Week 4 | Creativity in Harmony 04:31
Week 5 | The Extended Polyrhythm 12:22
Week 6 | My Favorite Groove 08:10
Week 7 | Create your Pattern 14:54
Week 8 | Breaks & Fill-ins 17:45
Week 9 | Handpan Harmonics 06:46
Week 10 | Awareness for Expression 11:18
Week 11 | Improvisation 07:34
Week 12 | Composition 18:37

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“What started as a simple idea has evolved into the most comprehensive handpan masterclass I have ever recorded. The Handpan Fundamentals course works both individually and as a basic part of my Teacher Training. “

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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

  • Get a fundamental understanding of the handpan, which enables you to create your own music.

  • Effortlessly improvise and compose your own pieces on the handpan.

  • Experience more joy, relaxation, and expression during your practice.

  • Develop a profound emotional connection through the handpan and learn how to truly express yourself.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU AS A HANDPAN PLAYER?

  • Self-expression

    Our course empowers you to share your innermost feelings through music, unlocking a world of endless creative possibilities.

  • Technical expertise

    Malte breaks down his most complicated patterns into easier versions, making advanced playing understandable and quickly achievable by his step-by-step method.

  • Community

    You will join a big community of fellow enthusiasts, creating deep connections and friendships through shared passion, collaborative learning progress and mutual support.

  • Personal growth

    With the Handpan Fundamentals Online Course, you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth, discovering not only your musical skills. Valuable insights into intentional playing will change your playing approach forever.

  • Stress relief

    The sound of the handpan has a relaxing and almost therapeutic effect, offering a sanctuary of calm amidst the chaos of modern life and facilitating a journey towards inner peace and serenity.

Here is a quick overview about the benefits of the HANDPAN FUNDAMENTALS COURSE.

  • enables you to level from 1 to 10 without hundreds of exhausting learning hours

  • guarantees fun and a permanent development

  • understand the 3 most important rules in handpan music

  • profit from a decade of my own growth in terms of handpan playing

  • breaks down most complicated patterns and grooves and adapts them to your level

  • unlock expressive and virtuose playing

  • enables you to play together with a partner immediately

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ABOUT THE METHOD

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Clear views

Best learning experience

Our video production stands for quality. This entails that all our tutorials are recorded from various perspectives to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. The HD top-down perspective ensures that when Malte uses his left hand, it aligns with your left hand, and the same goes for the right hand. 

We break down each pattern gradually, allowing you to effortlessly mimic the hand movements on your Handpan as demonstrated by Malte himself.

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Made for all handpans

Whether your instrument features a central note with surrounding tones or follows any scale or note count, our courses are designed to be 100% compatible. This includes tutorials for Malte's favorite extended scales (E-Amara 20, F#-Low-Pygmy)

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Tablature player

Learn patterns and grooves with any scale or use it for live practice. Our Pattern Library integration offers outstanding features for the best learning experience.

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On your device

Access our courses from any device. From your computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV.

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Set your own learning pace

You can go through each lesson as many times as you like and entirely at your own pace, according to your own rhythm and needs.

Offline practice

The E-Book

We’ve put all our heart and a lot of work into our comprehensive E-Book. We all learn differently and sometimes it’s good to have different sources of inspiration. Filled with valuable insights and tips, it is perfect to accompany and support you in your learning journey, enhancing your handpan skills and deepening your understanding. You can even print it and take your lessons anywhere.

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Structured guidance

Your personal learning path

No matter if you’re a beginner or advanced player, we’ve got you covered! Over 12 weeks, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance tailored to your level, making it easy to navigate the course. Plus, you can choose the language that suits you best for a smooth learning experience.

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Community

Connection is at the heart of our journey. Inside our community space, you can connect, receive feedback and join exciting challenges that spark your creativity — with the chance to win a free handpan.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Curious? Let’s embark on this journey together!