The Hang is a captivating musical instrument within the idiophone class, originating from Switzerland. Crafted from two half-shells of deep-drawn, nitrided steel sheet, these are meticulously glued together at the rim. This construction leaves the interior hollow, resulting in a unique 'UFO shape'. The upper side, known as the "Ding," features a central 'note' surrounded by seven or eight 'tone fields,' all carefully hammered into the surface. On the other hand, the bottom, referred to as the "Gu," is a simple surface with a rolled hole in the center. Striking the rim of the Gu produces a tuned note. This instrument is also known as a handpan.
The Hang operates on similar physical principles as the steelpan but is ingeniously adapted to function as a Helmholtz resonator. Its development stemmed from extensive research on the steelpan and other musical instruments, culminating in a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition.
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