February 15, March 14, April 18
Sessions at 12pm and 3pm
$40 per session
Beginner to Advanced level. D minor Instruments provided!
The clinic will focus on developing a basic understanding of handpan history, architecture, and sound production techniques. With Maalouf’s “10 Finger” style, participants will learn how each finger is used to conjure a wide range of tonal qualities and melodic patterns from the instrument. Concepts stem from a rhythmic and musical vocabulary that draws parallels among percussive traditions from India, the Middle East, and Western Contemporary music.
Beginner to Advanced level. Handpans provided. Advanced concepts covered include: establishing a dialogue between two musicians; metric modulations within a single BPM; pitch-bending to add character to a rhythmic phrase; and additional extended techniques.
The Pan-tam, or handpan, is a steel instrument developed in 2000 in Switzerland. As the name implies, the instrument is formed by the fusion of the Steel Pan from Trinidad and the Ghatam (a clay pot drum) from South India, creating a uniquely multicultural voice. The combination of these two instruments creates a shape that is commonly described as a “flying saucer”.