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The handpan is the instrument that makes people stop on the street. Its warm, resonant sound carries through the air and makes passersby slow down. What is it, how is it different from a tongue drum, and how do you choose the right one for you? Here's everything you need to know.

The harp is one of the oldest instruments in the world and its sound can stop time. If that characteristic, shimmering tone has caught your attention and you are wondering whether you could learn to play, we have good news: getting started is much easier than you think.