Samasta A2 Hijaz 9 - Ember

Hijaz is a clearly recognisable and characterful handpan tuning. It is a tuning that has a strong Eastern character. The scale is not encountered very often in Western music. Within music theory, this scale would be called Spanish Phrygian.

Hijaz is identical in structure to Amara or Celtic Minor. Like that tuning, Hijaz also consistently skips one note. This is the sixth note in the sequence, also called the minor sixth.

By omitting this tone, a more open and peaceful sound is created. It is very similar to pentatonic, although for that, one more tone would need to be omitted (the minor second).

So the build-up is not what makes this tuning so different. It is really the choice of tone within that construction. There are certain steps here that we are less familiar with within Western music, but which are much more common within Eastern scales.

Hijaz is a true mood creator. It is a mood that colours easily and manages to create a clearly recognisable sound. For lovers of Eastern sounds, this is the perfect mood!

Ember Steel
Ember Steel is a material based on stainless steel, with modifications made to affect the sound. These modifications also affect its appearance, giving Ember Steel its distinctive reddish-brown copper colour.

Ember Steel is characterised by an above-average reverb, with tones that articulate a broad spectrum. Ember Steel gives nice deep lows, but at the same time has quite a present high.

You can recognise this by a warm sound, with lots of sparkling highs at the same time. This broad spectrum, combined with that characteristic long reverb, makes Ember Steel an ideal material for some slower, meditative and calming playing.

Features Samasta hand pan

• Handmade
• High quality
• Choice of nitrided and stainless steel
• Very calm and quiet sound
• Warm and distinctive character with clear sound
• Suitable for multiple playing styles
• Suitable for beginners and advanced players

Samasta handpans are suitable for the beginner handpans player as well as the more advanced. They are known for their layered and balanced sounds, making them suitable for multiple playing styles.