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Sweet Comes The Sound...
The Hang is related to the Steeldrum from Trinidad and it is usually played with the hands and fingers instead of mallets. This lighter means of playing produces an overtone-rich sound that could be considered softer and warmer than the bright sound of a mallet-based traditional steelpan. It has a central note (called the “Ding”) and 7 or 8 tone circles around it. The bottom side of the Hang (called the “Gu”) can be played in a percussive way, similar to an Udu, or Ghatam drum.
If you want to know how the Hang sounds… check out this video:
Sweet Comes The Sound...
The Hang is related to the Steeldrum from Trinidad and it is usually played with the hands and fingers instead of mallets. This lighter means of playing produces an overtone-rich sound that could be considered softer and warmer than the bright sound of a mallet-based traditional steelpan. It has a central note (called the “Ding”) and 7 or 8 tone circles around it. The bottom side of the Hang (called the “Gu”) can be played in a percussive way, similar to an Udu, or Ghatam drum.
If you want to know how the Hang sounds… check out this video: