Celtic Minor Handpan Scale
Open and gentle. A reflective minor sound for flowing patterns and calm improvisation.
Notes & frequencies
Compare the notes at both reference pitches, or select a note to hear its reference tone.
Reference tones
Sine-wave reference, not a handpan recording.
| Note | A4 = 440 Hz | A4 = 432 Hz |
|---|---|---|
| D3 | 146.83 Hz | 144.16 Hz |
| A3 | 220.00 Hz | 216.00 Hz |
| C4 | 261.63 Hz | 256.87 Hz |
| D4 | 293.66 Hz | 288.33 Hz |
| E4 | 329.63 Hz | 323.63 Hz |
| F4 | 349.23 Hz | 342.88 Hz |
| G4 | 392.00 Hz | 384.87 Hz |
| A4 | 440.00 Hz | 432.00 Hz |
| C5 | 523.25 Hz | 513.74 Hz |
Frequencies are calculated from A4 using twelve-tone equal temperament, not measured recordings. The number in each note name indicates its octave.
About Celtic Minor
Celtic Minor offers an open minor sound with a forgiving note relationship, making it useful for calm improvisation and flowing two-hand patterns.
- Root note
- D
- Character
- Open, gentle and reflective
- Best for
- beginners, flow playing, meditation
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.
Confirm the exact notes, reference pitch and finish before ordering an instrument.