F Pygmy Handpan


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The F Pygmy is the black pearl in the RAV Pan collection. Being the most complex scale to produce, this drum has experienced hundreds of hammer strikes to get its fantastic sound. The F Pygmy handpan is a perfect instrument for advanced musicians who can apply all their skills for composing and improvisation.
The sound of the scale is mellow and lush that resembles the ritual melodies of Pygmy tribes from Central Africa. For them, music is not just a sound. It is the way to communicate with nature gods. That is why RAV Pan F Pygmy is an excellent tool for therapy, stress release and meditation.
The drum dimples are tuned in 3rd, 4th and 5th octaves. In addition to the classic nine notes on the top, we added two extra membranes on the bottom. This peculiarity provides a musician with a broader room for creation. F Pygmy is amazing for playing solo as well as pairing with other handpans and tongue drums.
When you purchase the RAV Pan, you also get a hard case to ease the transporting.
We accept credit and debit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) and PayPal.
How to place an order?1. Choose a tuning (scale) you like the best and press "add to cart";
2. Don't forget a case for your new buddy! You can choose different colours :)
3. In your cart, click "Checkout";
4. Type in your Shipping Address. Make sure to include your phone number so delivery will be convenient and smooth.
Part Payment plan
You can pay for your RAV in instalments. The minimum amount for the first instalment is $100 but it may be more if you want. If you want to use the Part Payment plan, please, contact us via live chat in the lower right corner or by email: hi@ravvast.com
Worldwide delivery
We ship around the world. Standard DHL shipping is 11-15 days. If you want to receive the instrument faster, you can choose DHL Express (8-11days). Delivery time depends on the destination country.
Waiting time
If tuning is not in stock, the waiting time will be 2-5 weeks long after placing the order.
Customs clearance fee and other taxes
You may have to pay the customs clearance fee when your order comes. Please check your country's import policy to find out the amount of the fee and the other taxes.
Safety
Our packaging is durable and damage-proof. We guarantee your RAV Vast will be delivered to you safe and sound.
RAV Pan F Pygmy is a magical instrument. We can describe the sound of the drum as rich, woody and dense. Pygmy scale is sometimes called "The Life Tree". Remember the first scene from the famous cartoon The Lion King – the savannah's plains, burning Sun, rear greenery and powerful beasts of prey. That is the picture our imagination paints when we hear or play F Pygmy RAV Pan.
Pygmy tribes, which are the inspiration for this scale, live in the basin of Congo and are one of the oldest African populations. For them, music is an essential part of their daily routine, as people use songs to communicate with the parental spirit of the forest. In particular, they use a few different drums and string musical instruments like bow, harp and zither along with polyphonic singing. Many contemporary musicians and performers borrowed these musical traditions. Thus, we were inspired by the Pygmy traditional music note sequence to design RAV Pan F Pygmy.
The Ding is tuned in F3, and the upper note is tuned in C5. There are also two additional notes on the bottom tuned in C#3 and D#3. More notes provide multiple options for chord changes. There is a great variety in triads you can play with the F Pygmy. The choice of the Ding and the resting notes guarantees the absolute harmony of all possible melodies and note combinations.
You can switch easily between the key (and the mood), changing the root note and thus changing from major to minor. If you start halfway up, you can get the Celtic Minor pentatonic scale. Respectively, if you start at the bottom, you will get the G Pygmy scale. Remember that this is not the same sound that the G Pygmy RAV Vast will provide to you. It's a different iteration of that same scale as note position is different.
F Pygmy handpan is also unique due to the Helmholtz resonance effect it provides. It's a sound phenomenon that you can observe when blowing into an empty bottle (you can easily try it at home). You will reach the most massive effect with the F Pygmy scale when you tap the Ding with your flat palm. You get an intense, rich sound that compliments whatever you are playing.
For whom this scale will work
It is definitely a pro-level scale. It will work great for solo playing, composing and jamming with other musicians. The professional handpan drum players will be impressed by the amount of sympathetic resonance that they will get with a single note of the F Pygmy. If other RAV Pans need a heavy hand to produce a strong sound, gentle touch will be enough for this one. So if you love to busk in crowded places, you will have zero problems with F Pygmy. It has enough power to fill up any space with its majestic sound.
Made of special nitrated steel, the F Pygmy has a good sustain, yet it's suitable for the percussive style. The pan shoulders are very rigid and provide an excellent rebound, and you can get good taps on the edges too. However, the bottom notes have a shorter sustain, so keep in mind if you want to add more percussive elements into your playing.
As we have mentioned before, F Pygmy is the continuation of the Pygmy tribes' musical tradition. It is a transmitter between the real world and the spirits. This handpan's music seems to open a portal into a different world. In its melodies you can hear nature breathing. That is why RAV Pan F Pygmy may become a wonderful companion for meditation sessions and other spiritual practices.
To ease the RAV Pan F Pygmy delivery, we are providing you with a hard case. So after receiving your desired instrument, you can play both at home and outside, in the park or forest, not being afraid of the possible damage. So order F Pygmy handpan and get ready to unite with nature!
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I just received my amazing Pan. Beyond my expectations! Within an hour it was jamming awesome rhythms for me, practically plays itself. I will be buying another drum here when I can afford it. Thanks to all of the eople that made this drum possible!
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After a couple of years of RAV Vast playing with different scales, I decided to give the RAV pan a try.
Playing a Handpan has been for many years a dream, which came true now with this beautiful F pigmy RAV pan. To begin with, the overall instrument manufacturing quality is excellent (no surprise there, since I knew already RAV Vast quality). It sounds incredibly deep and warm, the sound easily fill the surrounding space with just a gentle touch. I feel like my exploration journey of this beautiful instrument is just begun, I really look forward during the day for the moment I can finally play it :) When I bought it, it was in stock, so it only took few days to get at my place. The packaging was excellent and it is very appreciated that it comes with the hard case included! I had a small misunderstanding about the content of the delivery, but it was quickly sorted out by the always professional and careful customer support. Thank you RAV :) |
I just received my F Pygmy handpan and I have been playing for 3 hours! I'm so happy, and I want to thank everyone at Rav, from the creator artisans to the wonderful customer service representatives. I really appreciate that you provide such an exceptional quality for an affordable price. I've wanted to play handpan for over 10 years and you have made it possible. Thank you
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I absolutely love my FPygmy handpan! I can’t put it down! I researched the makers and decided to go with
Rav Pan. I was looking for African, mysterious tunes to make. This handpan is everything I wanted. It’s complex and gives me challenges every day. And the payoff is always great! I play/practice it every day. I signed up for lessons online and it opened up the world of possibilities! Highly recommend this maker. Shipping was secure and fast 5-6 days and well packed! Thank you for my new adventure, Rav! |
I ordered the F Pygmy RAV Pan as my first handpan and have been playing it for a few weeks now. What a beautiful instrument! I can’t get enough of it. The scale is my favorite part - it is somewhere in between minor and major, and evokes a sense of mystery without getting repetitive. The quality and workmanship of the instrument seem excellent and the sound is very well-balanced and harmonious. Each note is clear, resonates well and has good sustain. I particularly like that there are no metallic-sounding tones. The two underside notes are a little more dull than the top ones, but I am still glad they are included because they extend the lower range of the scale and increase the variety of chords that can be played. The case that the pan comes in is sturdy and is a nice bonus. I should also mention that the RAV team’s customer service was excellent (they even agreed to apply a discount that was announced after I placed my order). Thank you! |