Pygmy Handpan Scale
Earthy and spacious. A focused note palette for grounded grooves and atmospheric improvisation.
Notes & frequencies
Compare the notes at both reference pitches, or select a note to hear its reference tone.
Reference tones
Selected noteF3174.61 Hz
A4
Sine-wave reference, not a handpan recording.
| Note | A4 = 440 Hz | A4 = 432 Hz |
|---|---|---|
| F3 | 174.61 Hz | 171.44 Hz |
| Bb3 | 233.08 Hz | 228.84 Hz |
| C4 | 261.63 Hz | 256.87 Hz |
| Db4 | 277.18 Hz | 272.14 Hz |
| F4 | 349.23 Hz | 342.88 Hz |
| Ab4 | 415.30 Hz | 407.75 Hz |
| Bb4 | 466.16 Hz | 457.69 Hz |
| C5 | 523.25 Hz | 513.74 Hz |
| Db5 | 554.37 Hz | 544.29 Hz |
Frequencies are calculated from A4 using twelve-tone equal temperament, not measured recordings. The number in each note name indicates its octave.
About Pygmy
Pygmy uses a spacious pentatonic-derived palette that encourages grounded grooves, pauses and atmospheric improvisation.
- Root note
- F
- Character
- Earthy, spacious and hypnotic
- Best for
- repetitive grooves, meditation, atmospheric playing
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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