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Schlagwerk is a German percussion brand with a philosophy rooted in the joy of making music — producing instruments that are as beautiful to look at as they are to play, and that invite musicians of all backgrounds to explore rhythm, tone and sound in new ways. Best known for their handpans, cajon accessories and innovative percussion instruments, Schlagwerk combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to create instruments that stand apart from the mainstream.

At Into Music we stock a curated Schlagwerk range covering their celebrated handpans, hand tubes, Infinity Rain Towers and specialty percussion.

Schlagwerk Handpans

The handpan is one of the most captivating instruments of the modern era — a convex steel instrument played with the hands that produces a warm, resonant, otherworldly tone unlike anything else in percussion. Schlagwerk's handpans are crafted with exceptional care and tuned to specific scales, each offering a distinct musical character. All models include a protective bag and feature 8 tones plus the central Ding note.

  • D-Kurd Minor — a deeply emotive minor scale with a rich, melancholic character, one of the most popular handpan scales worldwide
  • D-Celtic Minor — a haunting, folk-influenced minor scale with a distinctly Celtic character, ideal for meditative and acoustic music
  • D-Integral — a versatile scale that bridges major and minor tonalities, offering broad musical flexibility
  • D-Major Sabye — a bright, uplifting major scale with a warm, joyful character suited to melodic improvisation
  • E-Minor Equinox — a balanced, meditative minor scale with a clear, singing tone

The stained beech handpan stand (80cm) provides an elegant display and playing solution for your handpan.

Schlagwerk Hand Tubes & Table Tubes

Hand Tubes are tuned percussion tubes played with the hands or mallets, available in Venus 7 tones and C-Penta 9 tones. Table Tubes in F-Penta and C-Penta offer a tabletop playing experience with a warm, resonant tone.

Schlagwerk Infinity Rain Towers & Specialty Percussion

The Infinity Rain Tower produces a continuous, soothing rain sound through a self-contained mechanism — available in Raindance (5 minutes), Summerrain (12 minutes) and Zen Waterfall (22 minutes) durations. The Groovy Shaker and Wah-Wah Tube mini complete the range with playful, expressive sound effects.

Not sure which Schlagwerk instrument is right for you? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.

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About Schlagwerk

Schlagwerk — the name means 'percussion' in German — was founded in Germany with a commitment to producing percussion instruments that celebrate the joy of making music. Their product range reflects a broad and imaginative approach to percussion, from the meditative resonance of the handpan to the playful expressiveness of the Wah-Wah Tube, united by a consistent commitment to quality materials, careful craftsmanship and musical integrity.

The handpan is perhaps the most remarkable instrument of the 21st century. Developed in Switzerland in the early 2000s from the Caribbean steelpan tradition, the handpan produces a warm, resonant, sustaining tone that has captivated musicians and listeners worldwide. Its convex steel surface contains a series of tuned tone fields arranged around a central Ding note, each producing a clear, singing pitch when struck with the hands. The result is an instrument that is simultaneously melodic and rhythmic, meditative and expressive — capable of producing music of extraordinary beauty with relatively little technical training.

The scale of a handpan determines its musical character and the emotional quality of the music it produces. Minor scales like the Kurd and Celtic Minor produce a melancholic, introspective quality that is particularly suited to meditative and ambient music. Major scales like the Sabye produce a brighter, more uplifting character. The Integral scale bridges both worlds, offering broad musical flexibility for improvisation and composition.

Schlagwerk's Hand Tubes and Table Tubes extend the same philosophy of accessible, beautiful tuned percussion to a more compact and affordable format. Tuned to pentatonic scales, they are immediately playable by musicians of any background — the pentatonic scale produces harmonious results regardless of which notes are played together, making them ideal for improvisation, music therapy and group music-making.

At Into Music Store, we stock a curated Schlagwerk range. Visit our showroom in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, or shop online with free UK shipping on orders over £175.

Frequently Asked Questions

A handpan is a convex steel percussion instrument played with the hands. It produces a warm, resonant, sustaining tone with a distinctly meditative quality. The instrument has a central Ding note surrounded by a series of tuned tone fields, each producing a clear pitch when struck. Handpans are played seated, with the instrument resting on the lap or on a stand, using the fingers and palms to strike the tone fields. No mallets or sticks are required.
The scale of a handpan determines its musical character. Minor scales (such as D-Kurd Minor and D-Celtic Minor) produce a melancholic, introspective quality suited to meditative and ambient music. Major scales (such as D-Major Sabye) produce a brighter, more uplifting character. The D-Integral bridges both worlds with broad musical flexibility. If you're new to handpan, the D-Kurd Minor is one of the most popular and versatile choices worldwide.
Schlagwerk Hand Tubes are tuned percussion tubes played with the hands or mallets, available in pentatonic scales (Venus 7 tones and C-Penta 9 tones). Tuned to pentatonic scales, they produce harmonious results regardless of which notes are played together, making them ideal for improvisation, music therapy and group music-making. Table Tubes offer a similar experience in a tabletop format.
Yes — you can visit Into Music Store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to see and play Schlagwerk instruments in person and get expert advice from our team. We're one of the UK's dedicated percussion stores with a full physical showroom. We also offer free UK shipping on orders over £175 and next day delivery options.