Where the community finds its voice.
Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with handpan players worldwide.
New to the forum? Tell us about yourself! Where are you from, how long have you been playing, what scale(s) do you own, and what brought you to the handpan world?
Hello everyone! Welcome to the official NISH community forum. This is a place for handpan players, makers, and enthusiasts to connect, share knowledge, and help each other out. A
Share your thoughts on our latest article: [D Kurd vs D Celtic Minor: Choosing Your First Handpan Scale](/blog/d-kurd-vs-d-celtic-minor). What has been your experience?
Planning my festival calendar for this year. Definitely doing Hangout UK in July. Anyone else going? Would be great to meet up!
What do you think about our buying guide? Share your own buying experience, tips you'd add, or questions you still have. Read the full article on the NISH Blog.
Share your thoughts on our latest article: [Handpan Price Guide 2026: How Much Does a Handpan Cost?](/blog/handpan-price-guide-2026). What has been your experience?
Ayasa just released their 2026 lineup with a new ember steel option. The sound demos on their website are incredible. Has anyone here played one of the new models? How do they comp
Found a few small orange spots on my 6-month-old nitrided handpan. I haven't been great about oiling. Is this fixable or do I need professional help?
I use my handpan for meditation and sound healing sessions. Currently have a D Kurd which is lovely, but wondering if there's a scale that's even more meditative. Thinking about D
The great steel debate! Which material do you prefer and why? Share your experience owning either (or both). Read the full comparison on the NISH Blog.
Share your thoughts on our latest article: [How to Play Handpan: Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)](/blog/how-to-play-handpan-beginners-guide). What has been your experience?
Curious what everyone's practice routine looks like. I've been playing for about 8 months and feel like I'm in a rut. What does your typical session look like?
Everyone talks about the big names — Yishama, Ayasa, SPB. But which smaller makers deserve more attention? I'm looking for hidden gems with great quality and reasonable prices.
Want to start recording my playing for YouTube and social media. I'm on a budget (under $300 for mic setup). What mics and recording setups do you all use? Any tips for getting tha
I'm starting to jam with musician friends. So far I've tried acoustic guitar and djembe. What other instruments pair well with handpan?
What's your maintenance routine? Any products or tricks you swear by? Read the full guide on the NISH Blog and share your own experience here.
Share your thoughts on our latest article: [Best Handpan Scales for Meditation and Relaxation](/blog/best-handpan-scales-meditation). What has been your experience?
I've started playing handpan during savasana in the yoga classes I teach. The response has been incredible — students say it completely transforms the experience. Anyone else combi
My D Kurd has been my companion for 2 years and I'm ready for a second instrument. Should I go for a completely different scale (like a major or exotic scale) or a complementary on
Fascinating history of how it all began. What are your thoughts on PANArt's approach? Did anyone here ever write one of those letters? Read the full article on the NISH Blog.
Share your thoughts on our latest article: [Handpan vs Tongue Drum: What's the Difference?](/blog/handpan-vs-tongue-drum). What has been your experience?
Thinking about busking with my handpan this summer. Never done street performance before. Any advice on choosing spots, dealing with weather, how much you typically make, and gener
Which scale did you start with? Would you recommend it? Read our scale guide on the NISH Blog and share your experience.
Planning your festival calendar? Share which gatherings you're attending this year or recommend ones others should check out. Read the festival guide on the NISH Blog.
Self-taught or teacher? YouTube or paid courses? Share your learning journey and what worked best for you. Read the full learning guide on the NISH Blog.
What do you look for in a maker? Share your experiences — good and bad — with handpan builders. Read the article on the NISH Blog.
Prices are dropping, wait times are shrinking. What trends are you seeing? Read the market analysis on the NISH Blog.
Share your travel stories — airlines that worked, ones that didn't, case recommendations, and tips. Read the travel guide on the NISH Blog.