Handpan learning guides

New to TideTone? Start with one phrase

You do not need to read every article first. Follow this route to a playable phrase and skip what you already know. Each step has a small result you can check.

1. 01 · First opening

   Choose a scale and match the tutorial’s note labels.

2. 02 · Enter a phrase

   Tap a grid cell, then a handpan tone field; enter three notes.

3. 03 · Save and reopen

   Reopen from the library and check that your notes remain.

4. 04 · Change one note

   Change one note and hear the difference.

5. 05 · Listen, then follow

   Slow down, use count-in, and follow one phrase comfortably.

6. 06 · Make your own variation

   Keep the original and give the second phrase a new ending.

What are you stuck on?

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• I cannot follow the phrase or rhythm. →
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