Handpan Fundamentals

10 years of handpan experience in 1 course

What you will learn

  • Get a fundamental understanding of the handpan, which enables you to create your own music.

  • Effortlessly improvise and compose your own pieces on the handpan.

  • Experience more joy, relaxation, and expression during your practice.

  • Develop a profound emotional connection through the handpan and learn how to truly express yourself.

What does this mean for you as a handpan player?

  • Self-expression

    Our course empowers you to share your innermost feelings through music, unlocking a world of endless creative possibilities.

  • Technical expertise

    Malte breaks down his most complicated patterns into easier versions, making advanced playing understandable and quickly achievable by his step-by-step method.

  • Community

    You will join a big community of fellow enthusiasts, creating deep connections and friendships through shared passion, collaborative learning progress and mutual support.

  • Personal growth

    With the Handpan Fundamentals Online Course, you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth, discovering not only your musical skills. Valuable insights into intentional playing will change your playing approach forever.

  • Stress relief

    The sound of the handpan has a relaxing and almost therapeutic effect, offering a sanctuary of calm amidst the chaos of modern life and facilitating a journey towards inner peace and serenity.

Have you ever wondered?

  • How to learn to refine, expand, and develop your handpan playing technique to reach a state of free play - the Flow State?

  • How to bring emotional depth and authentic expression into your handpan playing?

  • How to make your playing sound effortlessly professional? 

  • How to learn everything about the handpan and integrate this knowledge into your own playing to take the next big step as a handpan player?

✓ 150+ exclusive learning videos
✓ suitable for all handpans
✓ lifetime access
✓ unlock your own musical expression
✓ learn grooves, patterns and all my secrets of handpan playing
✓ study offline and receive all tabs with our e-book
✓ get 6 months of online support with our community calls

449€

  • Beginner to Intermediate

    Elevate your handpan playing from 0 to 10.

  • 150+ exclusive video lessons

    Including more than 100 patterns and highly valuable insights into my playing.

  • Unique Learning Experience

    Receive an extra video for 12 weeks, helping you to build consistency and maintaining joy while learning.

The MMM Promise

✓ 14 days to decide if it suits you
✓ 100% Money-Back Guarantee
✓ Easy refund process

  • Who can benefit from this course?

    Our Handpan Fundamentals Online Course is perfect for anyone fascinated by handpan playing and looking to improve their skills. Whether you're a complete beginner, never touched a handpan before, or someone with experience aiming to take your playing to the next level, this course provides comprehensive guidance suitable for all levels. It's your ultimate tool to play freely, connect with your inner emotions, and authentically express yourself through music.

    If you want to learn handpan playing, enhance your musical abilities, unleash your creativity, delve into meditative playing, or experiment with different patterns, then this course is tailor-made for you.

    We've made every effort to make the course as comprehensive as possible. We cover everything from basic techniques to advanced skills to help you unfold your full potential as a handpan player and musician.

  • How to overcome any challenges:

    It offers clear, structured instructions to make it easier to grasp and master the fundamentals. We explore essential techniques, various rhythms and grooves, melodic variations, and strategies for combining patterns. And: we assist you in avoiding common mistakes and fundamentally improving your playing technique.

    We're super excited to accompany you on this journey, support you, and elevate your playing to the next level.

    Have a good start into your practice!

Here is a quick overview about the benefits of the Handpan Fundamentals course.

  • enables you to level from 1 to 10 without hundreds of exhausting learning hours

  • guarantees fun and a permanent development

  • understand the 3 most important rules in handpan music

  • profit from a decade of my own growth in terms of handpan playing

  • breaks down most complicated patterns and grooves and adapts them to your level

  • unlock expressive and virtuose playing

  • enables you to play together with a partner immediately

Course Curriculum

Handpan Fundamentals


Introduction | 09:08

Welcome to Handpan Fundamentals | 03:22
How to navigate through the course | 01:05
Handpan Vocabulary | 04:41

The Three Pillars | 51:11

Get to know the D Kurd 10 | 03:55
Harmony | 06:22
Rhythm | 13:37
Melody | 13:39
Breaks & Filling | 13:38

Technique Library | 16:26

Introduction to the Technique Library | 00:18
The Knock | 01:48
The WhaWha | 02:19
Explore the shoulder | 03:04
The Harmonics | 04:31
Integrating the wrist | 02:03
The Wave | 02:23

Expression & Dynamics | 29:31

Dynamics | 07:04
Intentional Playing | 03:54
Connection with your Handpan | 05:35
Singing the notes | 06:51
Do mistakes! | 06:07

Improvisation & Composition | 19:32

Improvisation | 10:17
Composition | 09:15

Handpan Stories | 11:14

My Beginning | 11:14

Playalongs | 55:02

D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | Bb Major / A Minor | Slow playing | 05:51
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | F Major / A Minor | Slow playing | 06:10
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | Bb Major / C Major / A Minor / Bb Major | Slow playing | 05:41
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | Bb Major / C Major / A Minor / Bb Major | Fast playing | 05:47
D Kurd 10 || 4/4 | D Minor / F Major / A Minor / C Major | Fast playing | 04:11
F#Low Pygmy 21 || 6/8 | F# Minor / D Major | Slow playing | 05:15
F#Low Pygmy 21 || 4/4 | F# Minor / D Major | Moderate playing | 06:05
F#Low Pygmy 21 || 4/4 | F# Minor / C# Minor | Moderate playing | 05:18
E Amara 20 || 4/4 | E Minor / D Major | Slow playing | 05:08
E Amara 20 || 6/8 | E Minor / D Major | Moderate playing | 05:36

Pattern Library | 06:57:16


Welcome to the Pattern  Library | 03:22

Welcome to the Pattern Library | 03:22


D Kurd 10 | 03:38:11


Hand-to-Hand Basics | 35:11

Basic Movement | 02:13
Extended Chord A | 03:11
Extended Chord B | 02:56
Ping Pong A | 02:51
Ping Pong B | 03:06
Ping Pong C | 03:19
Zig Zag A | 03:33
Zig Zag B | 03:39
3/3/2 | 03:45
Arpeggio A | 04:13
Arpeggio B | 02:25

Trance Groove | 31:49

Trance Groove A | 03:10
Trance Groove B | 03:01
Ping Pong A | 04:05
Zig Zag A | 04:27
Zig Zag B | 03:35
3/3/2 | 06:45
Arpeggio A | 03:33
Trance Groove C | 03:13

Alternating Left Hand | 33:42

Extended Chord | 03:45
Extended Chord + Melody | 03:59
Zig Zag A | 04:50
Zig Zag B | 04:16
3/3/2 | 04:03
Arpeggio A | 03:42
Trance Groove B | 03:00
Trance Groove C | 02:57
Trance Groove + Ping Pong A | 03:10

Malte Beat | 25:49

Basic Rhythm | 01:17
Basic Rhythm A + Chords | 04:50
Basic Rhythm B + Chords | 03:30
Basic Rhythm + Chords | 04:01
Basic Rhythm + Chords + Melody | 04:26
Malte Beat A | 04:35
Melodic Malte Beat A | 03:10

Polyrhythm | 45:12

Basic Groove | 03:52
Basic Groove + Extended Chord | 03:22
Ping Ping A | 05:24
Ping Pong B | 03:57
Zig Zag A | 04:03
3/3/2 | 03:40
Trance Groove | 03:53
Trance Groove + Ping Pong A | 03:45
Trance Groove + Slap | 03:20
Trance Groove + Hand-to-Hand | 05:05
Ping Pong A + Alternating Left Hand | 04:51

Halftime Rhythm | 18:35

Rhythm A | 03:52
Rhythm A + Alternating Left Hand | 03:36
Rhythm A + Melody | 03:54
Rhythm B | 02:38
Rhyhtm B + Chords | 04:35

Other Patterns | 27:53

Dreamy Pattern | 03:43
Mystic Pattern | 07:10
3/3/2 Melody Notes Classic Version | 03:02
3/3/2 Ding Classic Version | 03:05
3/3/2 Twisted Version | 06:23
3/3/2 Flame Version | 04:30


F# Low Pygmy | 01:41:29

4/4 | Chord Progression 1 | 44:00

Basic Groove A | 01:59
Basic Groove B | 05:34
Basic Groove C + Melody 1 | 04:28 (Update)
Basic Groove C + Melody 2 | 05:12
Basic Groove D | 07:09
3/3/2 | 03:22
3/3/2 Fill In Inspiration A | 04:38
Arpeggio A | 04:02
Arpeggio 3/3/2 Combi | 04:27
3/3/2 Fill In Inspiration B | 03:09

6/8 | Chord Progression 1 | 26:03

Basic Groove A | 03:17
Arpeggio A | 03:57
Arpeggio B | 02:48
Full Arpeggio | 03:27
Flame Arpeggio | 03:45
Basic Groove B | 04:42
Basic Groove B + Melody | 05:20
Basic Groove C | 01:47

4/4 | Chord Progression 2 | 31:26

Basic Groove | 04:28
Basic Groove A | 04:03
Basic Groove B | 04:12
Basic Groove C + Melody | 02:49
3/3/2 Fill in Inspiration A | 04:51
3/3/2 Variation A | 03:54
Flame Arpeggio | 03:38
Basic Groove A Variation | 03:31


E Amara 20 | 01:25:22


4/4 | Chord Progression 1 | 58:25

Basic Groove A | 02:38
Basic Groove A + Melody | 04:08
Basic Groove A Variation | 06:18
Low Arpeggio | 04:18
High Arpeggio | 04:02
Full Arpeggio | 05:49
Basic Groove A “Top Version” | 04:17
Basic Groove A “Low Version” | 04:12
Chord Arpeggio | 03:19
Chord Arpeggio Variation | 04:35
3/3/2 Variation | 03:21
Trance Groove | 03:13
Polyrhythm | 03:08
Ping Pong on Trance + Polyrhythm | 05:07

6/8 | Chord Progression 1 | 15:58

Basic Groove  | 05:27
Basic Groove + Melody | 06:45
Arpeggio | 03:46
12/8 Arpeggio | 05:13

4/4 | Other Chord Progressions | 10:59

Chord Arpeggio | 06:00
Chord Arpeggio Variation | 04:59

Here’s what others say

„To learn from the master himself has been a long-awaited experience. His light and warm-hearted character makes it so easy and fun to learn. Malte gave me the feeling to be in one room with him, which increased my endurance of practice and pace of progress A LOT. I am so grateful for this course.“

- Jeremy Wilson

„After two years of playing I had the feeling of “being stuck” in the same rhythms. Malte’s masterclass has fundamentally changed my playing, gave me so many new patterns and grooves, new ideas of how to play melodies, and most importantly, how to improvise freely like he does. Since I bought the class, I come back to it every now and then and dive deeper into his profound teachings.“

- Kyle Francis

„I got the masterclass together with my new YataoPan D Kurd 10 and have to say that it helped me so much to pick up the handpan easily. Currently I am studying the Pattern Library and while I tend to be distracted quickly, this masterclass keeps me attentive for longer periods of time. Grateful for such a flowing learning experience. I recommend this to anyone who ever wanted to start playing an instrument.“

- Magarete Wiese

We guarantee

Clear views

Best learning experience

Our video production stands for quality. This entails that all our tutorials are recorded from various perspectives to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. The HD top-down perspective ensures that when Malte uses his left hand, it aligns with your left hand, and the same goes for the right hand. 

We break down each pattern gradually, allowing you to effortlessly mimic the hand movements on your Handpan as demonstrated by Malte himself.

Made for all handpans

Whether your instrument features a central note with surrounding tones or follows any scale or note count, our courses are designed to be 100% compatible. This includes tutorials for Malte's favorite extended scales (E-Amara 20, F#-Low-Pigmy)

Weekly calls

To ensure that our students keep their motivation, we invite you to join our weekly live calls. Whether you have questions about a certain topic or the course, we’ve got your back!

On your device

Access our courses from any device. From your computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV.

Set your own learning pace

You can go through each lesson as many times as you like and entirely at your own pace, according to your own rhythm and needs.

Offline practice

The E-Book

We’ve put all our heart and a lot of work into our comprehensive E-Book. We all learn differently and sometimes it’s good to have different sources of inspiration. Filled with valuable insights and tips, it is perfect to accompany and support you in your learning journey, enhancing your handpan skills and deepening your understanding. You can even print it and take your lessons anywhere.

What to expect

  • Emphasis on creating a conducive teaching atmosphere similar to face-to-face retreats.

  • Comprehensive coverage of essential playing topics, including creativity, pattern combination, and pattern understanding.

  • Provision of theoretical content alongside abundant practice material to enhance playing skills.

  • Access to a diverse handpan pattern library ranging from level 0 to 10, offering endless variations of favorite patterns.

  • Integration of playalongs to simulate jam sessions for practical application of learned skills.

  • Weekly community calls facilitated by the instructor and team to address questions and foster a sense of community.

“What started as a simple idea has evolved into the most comprehensive handpan masterclass I have ever recorded. The Handpan Fundamentals course works both individually and as Module I of my Teacher Training. “

About the Method

Example Video

The three pillars of the method

  • Flow

    At the core of the Malte Marten Method is the concept of flow. We encourage an expressive and exploratory approach to learning the Handpan. Every exercise is undertaken with a playful spirit, enhancing the diversity of your playing and deepening your structural understanding of the instrument. This brings aliveness to your musical journey, facilitating continuous and rapid learning. You will learn how to integrate new concepts, patterns, rhythms, and grooves into fluid playing, maintaining your joy of playing, and cultivating one of the essential elements: the flow state.

  • Authenticity

    The second pillar focuses on authenticity, acknowledging and appreciating the unique qualities of each player. Shaped by individual contributions, this pillar fosters a deep understanding of expression in both playing and teaching the handpan. It creates an authentic connection with music, the audience, and your students, making your journey both personal and genuine.

  • Experience

    The third pillar centers on the holistic integration of knowledge, practical application, and personal growth. Through hands-on experience, you gain not only a comprehensive understanding of playing the handpan but also a deeper connection with the instrument and yourself. This experiential component ensures a well-rounded education, fostering both skill acquisition and personal transformation in the realm of music.

The three pillars combined:

The integration of these three pillars empowers our students and on-going teachers to articulate their musical expression both in handpan playing and teaching. Become a part of this new community, focusing on high-quality handpan teaching, expressive playing and sincere exchange.

Experience the MALTE MARTEN METHOD through our online courses

Frequently asked questions

  • This course is designed to empower your handpan journey with a wealth of resources and ongoing support. Enroll this course now, we’ve got everything ready for you to start:

    • access to 150+ exclusive learning videos including a huge pattern library with more than 100 patterns

    • a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience, focusing on grooves, patterns, and Malte's unique playing approach

    • weekly community calls with Malte and the team for Q&A and community support

    • choose between a 12-week beginner or advanced journey

    • receive a comprehensive E-Book for offline studying

    The Fundamentals Online Course serves as the initial module for those aspiring to become a certified Malte Marten Handpan Instructor.

  • We offer a variety of payment options to suit your preferences. Major credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, are accepted for secure transactions.

    For those paying in euros, we've expanded our options to include SEPA transfers and KLARNA, providing added convenience for your transactions.

    If you're a PayPal enthusiast, we've got you covered as well!
    Simply reach out to us, and we'll assist you with the necessary details for a seamless payment process.

  • The cost of the Handpan Fundamentals Online Course is 450€.
    Make a one-time purchase, and you'll have lifetime access to the course.

  • The Handpan Fundamentals Course features a pattern library with more than 100 patterns of Malte’s favorite handpan scales - D Kurd 10, E Amara 20, F# Low Pygmy 21.
    If you own another scale, don’t worry! Most of the patterns and other impulses are very well suitable for any kind of handpan or tongue drum!

  • Absolutely! We designed the course in a way that takes your hand whichever level you are at. If you are a newbie, starting from 0, you’ll find a variety of different, easy patterns to start with.

    If you are already a bit into playing, but still don’t really know what to do, you can take this course as an accompaniment, level your playing from 0-10 without having to look for other resources.
    And if you’re already into playing, discovering your own style but seeking for some more input on advanced and complicated patterns & grooves, we got you covered as well. There’s a bunch of patterns that need quite some experience to be mastered.
    Beside the patterns there’s a lot of input regarding Malte’s unique playing approach that helps you to discover your own expression and deepening your connection to the handpan, whichever level you are at.

  • Yes, you can access the course on any device, computer, tablet, smartphone, or smart TV.

  • Of course you can! The course allows you to learn at your own pace, providing flexibility for your unique learning journey. You can go through each lesson as many times as you like and entirely at your own pace, according to your own rhythm and needs.

  • Yes, our supportive community invites you to connect, share your experiences, and learn from each other. We offer weekly community calls with Malte and the team to clarify open questions, give personalized feedback and strengthen the heart of our community.

  • Certainly, you can. The course is designed to support you as a handpan player and elevate your playing to the next level. You can take the course whether or not you plan to pursue the teacher training later on.

  • No, you’re not. The Handpan Fundamentals Online Course is designed for everyone seeking to enhance their handpan playing skills. While it is a prerequisite for Modules ll & lll, you have the option to purchase and complete the course independently, without committing to the teacher training.

  • No need to fret. We completely understand, and we've got you covered with our 14-day, 100% Money Back Guarantee. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us. If you're not satisfied, we'll process the refund, no questions asked.

  • We recommend that every player goes through the entire course at least once to later understand where exactly their strengths and weaknesses lie. However, if you prefer, there's also the option to contact our customer service and obtain a direct (of course, more affordable) access code tailored to your needs and your level as a handpan player.

  • Yes, of course. You can decide to pursue the teacher training at any time. If you own the online course „Handpan Fundamentals“ and purchase Module I as soon as it’s available, you’ll get a discounted price for Module I.

  • In recent years, a method has emerged - the Malte Marten Method - which is truly about supporting you as a handpan player and musician in all areas as best as possible.

    The Handpan Fundamentals Course serves as the foundation to support you holistically as a player and to truly take you from Level 0-10. It's not just about memorizing patterns, but about finding your individual expression and learning to play more freely with joy.

    The Masterclass is a great complement to that, but it's nowhere near as comprehensive as the Handpan Fundamentals Online Course.

  • Yes, once you've bought the course, our library will be unlocked for you, granting you direct access to all instructional videos and practice materials. You can access the videos for as long and whenever you want, continuing your learning from where you left off.

    Our 12-week journey helps you establish your practice routine in the beginning, but it's not mandatory to start with the rest of the course.

  • It is extremely important to us that our practice material is accessible to as many people as possible. Therefore, we have decided to initially record the course in English to reach a broader audience.

    We are working to make the course available with subtitles in all languages soon. Once we have news about this, you will be the first to know.

  • If you have any more questions, please feel free to get in touch. Our customer care team is always ready to assist and would love to have a conversation with you. support@maltemartenmethod.com

Curious? Let’s embark on this journey together!