Scales
Orbiter Handpan ships with 8 factory scales covering a range of musical traditions.
Factory Scales
| Scale | Ding | Tone Field Notes |
|---|---|---|
| D Kurd | D3 | A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 |
| D Celtic Minor | D3 | A3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 C5 |
| C# Amara | C#3 | Ab3 B3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4 Ab4 B4 |
| D Hijaz | D3 | A3 Bb3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 |
| D Integral | D3 | E3 F3 A3 Bb3 C4 D4 |
| F Pygmy | F3 | G3 Ab3 C4 Eb4 F4 G4 Ab4 C5 |
| C# Annaziska | C#3 | Ab3 A3 B3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4 Ab4 |
| E Hijaz | E3 | B3 C4 Eb4 E4 F#4 G4 B4 |
Layout
The Ding is the central note at the top of the instrument. Tone fields are arranged in alternating left-right pattern around the rim, following the traditional handpan layout. You can see the layout in action on the Handpan instrument page.