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The renowned musician has got some top tips on how to play the hang. Watch and learn!
He’s got the whole world in his hands, has Manu Delago. The Austrian musician plays a tuned percussion instrument called a handpan, sometimes known as a hang, and loves the fact it allows him to obtain ‘interesting sounds really close together’.
Delago is self-taught, and the instrument itself has only been around for about 20 years. But he’s so proficient a player that Bjork invited to join her for her Biophilia project. Here he talks us through the basics of playing this strange-looking thing, from the role of the dents in the metal to the reason why he’s taken to playing three at a time – and not forgetting the all-important ding.
Manu Delago is currently touring worldwide with his new album Metromonk. All dates can be found on manudelago.com.
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