Aegean Handpan Scale
Bright and open. Major colors with a raised fourth invite uplifting melodies.
Notes & frequencies
Compare the notes at both reference pitches, or select a note to hear its reference tone.
Reference tones
Selected noteD3146.83 Hz
A4
Sine-wave reference, not a handpan recording.
| Note | A4 = 440 Hz | A4 = 432 Hz |
|---|---|---|
| D3 | 146.83 Hz | 144.16 Hz |
| F#3 | 185.00 Hz | 181.63 Hz |
| A3 | 220.00 Hz | 216.00 Hz |
| C#4 | 277.18 Hz | 272.14 Hz |
| D4 | 293.66 Hz | 288.33 Hz |
| F#4 | 369.99 Hz | 363.27 Hz |
| G#4 | 415.30 Hz | 407.75 Hz |
| A4 | 440.00 Hz | 432.00 Hz |
| C#5 | 554.37 Hz | 544.29 Hz |
| D5 | 587.33 Hz | 576.65 Hz |
Frequencies are calculated from A4 using twelve-tone equal temperament, not measured recordings. The number in each note name indicates its octave.
About Aegean
This Aegean variant has a bright major character: F# provides the major third above D, while C# and G# add major-seventh and raised-fourth colors.
- Root note
- D
- Character
- Bright, open and luminous
- Best for
- uplifting melodies, composition, performance
Maker variations
Scale names, octave choices and physical field placement can vary between makers. Confirm the exact note list and layout of the instrument you are checking.
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