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D Hijaz Handpan
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Exotic and bewitching, sweet but spicy like baklava and sherbet, the D Hijaz RAV Pan recreates the traditional Arabic maqam, hijaz, in the RAV’s version. Therefore, it is an unusual and unique scale in the RAV Pan’s family. Unlike many of the other RAV drums based on classic Greek or European scales, this arrangement of notes originates in the musical tradition of a Middle-Eastern maqam.
Hijaz scale names can differ depending on the culture. However, it is used in middle-eastern music, motives of flamenco and even in Jewish folk songs.
Due to the many half steps, this scale can be tricky for beginner players, but if you are searching for a scale with a middle eastern flavour and a fantastic potential for percussive playing, this would be an excellent choice!
When you purchase the RAV Pan, you also get a hard case to ease the transporting.
We accept only Bank Transfer payments.
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.
After receiving the information, the manager will send you an invoice for payment.
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.
We have once been captivated by the music of maqams and created the Humayun RAV Vast. Now we decided to create a new RAV Pan inspired by Hijaz maqam.
The D Hijaz scale adds a bit more “spice” to the RAV Pan lineup. The Hijaz pan is an unusual scale in our collection as our pan drums are primarily tuned in traditional European or classic music scales. And that’s what makes this RAV Pan so unique and peculiar.
This handpan has Arabic origins. Being named after one of the Arabian provinces, Hijaz is one of the most common middle eastern maqams. It has this particular middle-eastern kind of feel to it to Western ears due to bigger (1,5 tone) intervals from the second to the third degree.
The original Hijaz scale itself is a harmonic minor scale. It is considered as a Phrygian dominant scale that is very popular in traditional Arabian music. It can also be regarded as a Myxolidian scale widely used in flamenco musical tradition (also called the Gypsy scale).
Hijaz is also known as the Persian scale. It’s also widely used in Jewish music. For example, the relative mode, The Ahavah Rabbah, is the main mode of the famous Hava Nagila – a traditional Jewish folk song often sung at celebrations.
Thus, the D Hijaz RAV Pan is a major version of the Phrygian scale. The Ding is tuned in D3 while the tongues are in the 3rd, 4th and 5th octaves. There are two halftones in the note layout. One between the notes D4 – D#4, and another between F#4-G4. Due to many half steps, this scale can be tricky for beginner players but is likely more quickly learned than the Arabian Nights or the B Onoleo RAV Vast steel tongue drums, based on Middle-Eastern scales.
Similar to the harmonic minor scale, the progression resolves well on the bottom and centre note, allowing players the freedom to create both tension and release in the compositions. In addition, the augmented intervals provide a sense of conclusion.
Being a major scale, the D Hijaz RAV Pan provides an energizing and motivating feel. Furthermore, this RAV Pan accentuates the mystical sound of the handpan and is just a perfect drum for musical expression and story-telling.
To enhance the sound of the instrument, we’ve added the Heartbeats air diffuser. When staying in the open positions, the Heartbeats redirect the sound waves and make the drum sound stronger and more profound. It also stabilizes the frequencies to provide a cleaner sound. Always make sure you open the Heartbeats before you start playing and pull it back to a closed position when storing or transporting the RAV Pan.
For whom this drum will work
This RAV Pan is made for sophisticated players who are looking for very specific handpans for sale. This scale is on a high trend. Once introduced in the handpan world, the Hijaz scale has become popular with melodic and percussive players. It is a high-quality professional handpan that can become a rare pearl in your handpan collection, especially if you’ve been looking to buy something specific and unusual.
The D Hijaz handpan has common cultural origins with the B Onoleo, Arabian Nights and the G Humayun. However, it will be a real challenge to pair these drums.
The D Hijaz will sound well with the D Major RAV Pan, the D Major RAV Vast, B Minor RAV Vasts and the B Kurd. As for the other instruments, this RAV Pan will sound particularly well with any Middle-Eastern instrument, for example, darbuka or doumbek. Together these drums will create a peculiar atmosphere.
