C Ashakiran 9+8
The C Ashakiran 9+8 Handpan is a radiant and melodically rich instrument designed to evoke a sense of inner light and upward movement. Named Ashakiran, meaning "ray of hope" in Sanskrit, this tuning offers both emotional warmth and technical versatility — ideal for players seeking clarity, brightness, and harmonic exploration.
 
🎵 Scale: C Ashakiran – 17 Notes (9+8)
Notes: C | (D) (E) F G A B C D E (F) G (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Built on a C major-based extended scale, this handpan blends traditional major tonality with additional lower and upper voices. The result is a rich harmonic field that spans multiple octaves, offering clarity in melody, depth in bass, and shimmering highs — all while remaining intuitive for flow-based playing.
 
✨ Features
Scale: C Ashakiran (9+8), 17 Notes (9 on top and 8 at the bottom)
Notes: C | (D) (E) F G A B C D E (F) G (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Material: Stainless steel 441
Tone: Bright, open, and luminous with smooth sustain
 
🌐 Sound & Feel
The Ashakiran layout offers a broad tonal spectrum, with a strong major foundation and repeated tones that support both melody and harmony across octaves. Its ascending intervals and extended range make it perfect for joyful improvisations, uplifting ambient soundscapes, and emotionally resonant compositions.
It invites both beginners and seasoned players to explore bright emotional tones with meditative ease or compositional precision.
 
🎶 Ideal For:
Uplifting compositions & meditative flow
Layered melodic improvisation
Sound journeys & emotional storytelling
Players who enjoy major scales with extended voices