The handpan has caught the fancy of music lovers all over the world and has gained popularity as an instrument with a difference. The mellifluous sounds that this instrument creates have captivated thousands of people all over the world and have made it a very special instrument. Introduced to the world of music by two Swiss nationals about 19 years back, it has created ripples in the industry.
The original instrument called Hang is not under production since the year 2013, however, many variations are now available under the name handpan. Apart from creating wonderful notes, the handpan has one other mystical power, the power to heal. Yes, the phenomenal resonance of the product helps us to relax and also de-stress.
How does it do it?
People have used various forms of therapy to heal and one such therapy is sound healing. The wonderful healing powers of sound have been studied deeply and have been proved on many occasions. Research has shown that sound therapy can assist in the treatment of various problems related to the mind, for de-stressing, and for post traumatic stress disorders.
Everything in this Universe is in the form of energy and they vibrate at a certain frequency. Sound or music also creates vibrations that we can perceive. Importantly sound has specific resonance. The notes created by handpans vibrate at a certain frequency and also resonates for a length of time. When you strike the handpan, the entire room vibrates and resonates.
Sound healing is tied to the frequency ratio of the sound. The frequency delivered by the handpan is very simplified and this has a very soothing effect on our brain, assisting us to relax and remove stress. When the human brain becomes aware of a frequency, it simplifies them. The handpan delivers a frequency that is already simplified. You could ask for nothing better to soothe the mind.
Vibrations are another aspect that assists in healing. Scientists have discovered that when two objects vibrating in different frequencies are brought close to each other, then a change occurs in the object with low frequency.
This is what happens when the handpan is played next to a human body. The vibration of the human body is lower than that of the handpan. This has a strong ability to release stress and tension from the body.
The handpan drum is not just a musical instrument, it is also a mystical product that can help us to de-stress and relax.
