D Sabye Handpan Notes, Layout & Scale Map

The layout, field by field

Numbers run lowest rim note to highest — the order in this example. Many physical handpans use a zigzag arrangement, with lower notes near the player; positions vary. R and L are suggested hands for this diagram, not required fingerings. This is a website reference, not a promise of a matching app lesson.

the ascending scale, alternating hands the way this example suggests — adapt the hands to your instrument

These maps use the website’s archived layout data. Scale names can cover different note sets and field positions. Use your maker’s note list to identify your own instrument.

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