Ashakiran is a hand pan tuning with a very clear and expressive character. It is a pan in the major tuning. Major is known for its cheerful and sunny character.
These character traits can certainly be heard within Ashakiran. It is a playful and challenging mood, with its own distinct timbre and atmosphere.
Ashakiran is a diatonic tuning, meaning that all the notes in the scale come before it. In this, it is the same as Kurd, but the latter is in minor instead of major.
Another difference, and something that really stands out when you play on an Ashakiran, is that the tone sequence after the ding starts on the fourth note (the fourth) instead of the fifth (the fifth). Starting a tone lower than usual creates a very distinct and unique sound palette.
In this extended variation, all the jumps made in the construction of the standard Ashakiran are padded. So, from the ding to the highest note on this pan, every note in the major sequence passes. A beautifully complete tuning, with which you can go in any direction!
Ashakiran is also sometimes called Morning Glory or Sabye. Different names, but exactly the same mood!
High Chrome Titanium Stainless Steel
High Chrome Titanium Stainless Steel is a stainless steel-based material inspired by the sounds of Ember Steel.
It is a material that shows especially strong similarities to Ember Steel: an above-average long reverb, with a sound that reproduces both a nice deep long as well as a fresh and sparkling high.
High Chrome Titanium Stainless Steel often has a slightly warmer and rounder character than Ember Steel. The top high, which can be recognised by a sparkling or bright sound, is often present just a little more subtly than with Ember Steel. Sometimes this is also due to a slightly thicker shell, which also affects the sound of each material.
Features Ukiyo handpan
- Handmade
- Stainless steel
- Suitable for beginners and advanced players
- Easy and intuitive to play
- Warm, clear sound
- Finely defined tone
- Wide range of playing styles
- Controlled, balanced sound
- Character: warm, open, soothing
Ukiyo handpans are suitable for a wide range of playing styles. They are known for their warm, soothing sound. The literal translation of Ukiyo is ‘floating world’. It describes the moment when you just don't think about anything at all and are completely relaxed.
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