Practice Tools
Handpan Chordbook
Handpan Chordbook is an online learning platform built around Rosie Bergonzi’s PANScript visual notation system, designed to help players learn full songs on their own instrument. After selecting a song and choosing your handpan model and tuning, the site adapts the tabs to your layout. This makes it easier to learn repertoire, understand chord progressions visually, and connect what you hear with what you play.
HandPanPal
Handpan Pal is a guided play-along platform created by Alexander Mercks, built around the idea that players learn best by playing in real time. Each session walks through chord progressions with a clear visual guide and structured timing, allowing focus on feel, movement and musical flow rather than notation. It’s designed to build confidence through repetition, rhythm and shared musical experience.
"For players who prefer flowing through chord progressions rather than memorising patterns, this approach feels natural and musical. Playing alongside a guiding musician makes harmony something you experience rather than analyse."
NotePan
Notepan is a dedicated handpan notation and tablature editor for Mac and Windows, available as downloadable desktop software for documenting, learning and sharing handpan music. In addition to its writing and playback features, it includes a large online library of well-known pieces from established players, allowing users to practise recognised repertoire within the same system. It is also integrated into selected structured learning platforms, including the Malte Marten Method and Master The Handpan courses.
Notepan becomes most useful when playing moves into repertoire or composition. It provides a reliable way to save ideas and learn recognised pieces accurately, adding structure without replacing ear development.
“We’ve worked closely with Rosie on related learning resources, and her chord-based approach is consistent and well thought through. For players who connect with PANScript, this platform gives them a clear and reliable way to learn songs properly.”