D Hijaz 14 Stainless Steel Professional Series Handpan

Video is an example of the scale.  Video of the actual instrument for sale will be provided once available.

Stainless Steel Professional Series D Hijaz 14

The Hijaz scale is very common in Middle Eastern, Arabic, Flamenco and classical music.  It is also quite common in many movie scores.  Our friend, Peter Levitov, has often referred to this variety of scales admiringly as “Spicy”.

These variations can be very suspenseful but also compelling, mysterious, exotic, and even quite sensual like a romantic breeze from the desert sands of timelessness. 

It was first popularized by Panart on the first generation Hang® in the earliest days of these instruments and has been offered and explored by virtually every builder since then. Between the novel characteristics of the Handpan and the exotic nature of these scales, one can find a truly eccentric playing experience.

The Hijaz scale is a Harmonic Minor. The only difference from the minor scale is a sharpened 7th note of the scale, which provides a compelling and triumphant major chord to dance around when playing progressions.  Depending on which note is the foundation of a melody, it can also be considered a Phrygian Dominant scale.

We primarily use both “Harmonic Minor” and “Phrygian Dominant” on our scale list. 

Some early SPBs and more recent Yishama Hijaz scales have also been referred to as “Tarznauyn”.  Pantheon Steel has made a number of  spicy Hijaz inspired instruments including their hexatonic “Raja” based in E.

Another related scale name is “Romanian Hijaz”.  This is particularly for an instrument whose lowest side note is a 4th scale degree from the center note such as E/ A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G, A, B.  It is also called a Ukrainian Dorian scale in Eastern European music.

We offer the Hijaz Scale in C, C#, D, E, F, F# and G.

This unique Saraz is formed from stainless steel and comes with Free Shipping up to $200, an Namana carrying case, microfiber cloth, sample of Rust Preventative and a little piece of our heart and soul.

If you would like to add more notes to this scale, Custom Order one of our other scale variations and it will ship in 6-8 weeks.

Learn more about the differences between our Stainless Steel and Nitrided  Instruments.

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About the Saraz,

Our inspiration and passion for singing steel comes from the evolution of the Steel Pans of Trinidad, the Panart Hang, the Pantheon Steel Halo and the endless ongoing developments in the handpan art form as we strive for the highest quality possible in our work.   We focus on stability, precision, and intentional design because we want each Saraz Handpan to last many lifetimes. After 9 years of production, we have safely shipped instruments to every state in the USA, every country in Europe as well as all over Asia, South America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and even Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. As one of the earliest leaders and pioneers in the art form, we have been crafting instruments longer than 98% of the builders today.  Our refined architecture and design have been focused on the development of a balanced timbre, excellent tuning stability, tuned shoulder tones, and both note sensitivity and note strength.  The Saraz is a trusted professional quality choice ideal for enthusiast and professional players as well as those who are seeking meditative, tranquil and therapeutic relaxation.

We donate a portion of all profits to promote, raise funds and sponsor music education, environmental sustainability, and most importantly, a healthy, happy, and balanced seventh generation of life on planet Earth.

Like many people, we feel that handpans are not only just musical instruments. There is a magic within them that can touch people very deeply, inspire them in novel ways, as well as provide relaxation and internal healing in the busy world of our lives.

Our customers are collaborators in a journey of creative expression. We feel that each Saraz is a musical paint brush awaiting it’s owner to paint musical landscapes of possibility.

We are honored to share with you our time honed craft and love for these instruments as well as welcome you to our global family of Saraz players.

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