Handpans are beautiful musical instruments renowned worldwide for their ethereal and captivating sound. They are made from a steel body, precisely hammered to tune each note, arranged in a circular pattern. The handpan is played by gently tapping with the fingers, creating a lovely lingering, resonant, meditative tone.

The instrument was invented in the early 2000s by the Swiss brand PANART under the name Hangdrum. The popularity of the Hangdrum led to its development by other manufacturers around the globe. Today, the common name is Handpan (or colloquially known as pan). Hence, the term "Hang" is specifically related to the original instrument from Switzerland.

Handpans (Hang drums - Pans) are commonly used for meditation, music therapy and as a relaxation tool due to their soothing tonal properties. They are excellent for solo performances or accompanying other instruments and are often favored by street performers and ambient musicians. Each handpan is typically tuned to a specific scale and players often explore improvisational playing styles.