Lombardo Handpan D Minor 21 Notes with Vortex Effect Power Depth & Portable Orchestra
- Loris Lombardo
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
If you are looking for one of the most complete and fascinating handpans ever built, you are in the right place.
Today we present the Lombardo Handpan in D Minor – 21 notes with Vortex effect, a handcrafted Italian instrument representing the evolution of our sound research.
Why Choose a D Minor Handpan?
The D Minor scale has always been considered one of the most emotional and expressive scales. Often described as “the scale of melancholy,” it is capable of conveying deep emotions, spirituality, and powerful musical intensity.
It is no coincidence that when the Lombardo Handpan began traveling around the world, it was this scale — Natural D Minor — that made it famous among musicians and handpan enthusiasts.
Its melodic immediacy and ability to create evocative soundscapes have made it one of the most loved handpan scales worldwide.
From 9 Notes to 21 Notes: The Evolution of Sound
The first Lombardo Handpans were simpler instruments with 9, 10, or 11 notes.Today we have reached an extraordinary version with 21 notes, offering:
Extended melodic range
Richer harmonics
Greater sound depth
Versatility for live performance and meditation
The structure includes:
12 notes on the top shell – perfect for melodies, harmonics, and fluid musical lines
9 notes on the bottom shell – adding depth, contrast, and new expressive possibilities
Thanks to natural harmonics, this professional handpan feels like playing a portable orchestra.
Vortex Effect: A Hypnotic Sound Dimension
One of the most distinctive features of this model is the Vortex effect, a special finishing technique that gives the instrument an even more magnetic character.
The result:
Vibrations that expand into space
Enhanced low-frequency depth
Powerful presence in both dynamic and slow passages
It is also available in a classic version without the Vortex, but with it, the sound palette becomes even more immersive and three-dimensional.
Handcrafted Italian Handpan – Built by Hand
Each Lombardo Handpan is entirely handmade in Italy using specially selected steel developed through years of research.
This guarantees:
Long-term tuning stability
High sound quality
Precise touch response
Perfect balance between sustain and control
Despite its 21-note complexity, it remains easy to transport thanks to the professional backpack-style case.
Perfect for:
Live concerts
Traveling musicians
Sound meditation
Ensemble performance
Musical composition
A Handpan to Tell Stories
This D Minor 21-note handpan allows you to:
Explore deep sound landscapes
Create evocative melodies
Meditate
Perform solo or with other musicians
Expand your creative freedom
It is designed for those seeking a professional handcrafted handpan that unites spirituality and stage power.
Discover Your Lombardo Handpan
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