Panpipes are beautiful instruments.
You can play such serene music, and it is quite simple also.
If you are here, it is most likely because you have recognized this.
You most likely saw a video of someone or a group playing with such calmness and joy.
Panpipes have many advantages in comparison to other instruments:
What are panpipes?
Panpipes, also known as pan flutes are instruments which have many pipes that are in different sizes, each size allows for a different sound to come from them. They come in different scales, mostly in the C major scale, which is the normal piano scale for simplicity.
Some panpipes are adjustable, which means that they you can change their scales, this is because they have a certain cap inside which you can push inwards and outwards, to produce different sounds.
While most panpipes are designed to be right handed, some are also left handed or both sided. Therefore you can choose depending on what you would like.
How I ended up with these 5 panpipes in the list.
In case you are curious about how I chose these options.
I researched the market for many hours trying to find the panpipes which provide you with the highest quality, variety, best colors, and most customer reviews and satisfaction rates.
Then after narrowing down around 50 panpipes, I ended up with these 5. which I looked into thoroughly.
This means, that whichever option you choose from the list, you should be confident that they are the best in the market for their prices.
Let's get started
First of all let me say,
Once you find an option appealing to you, I strongly suggest you check the descriptions below, as they contain more of the crucial information that will allow you to be satisfied with what you choose.
Also, if you are interested in other natural and beautiful sounding instruments, then you might want to check my other post about Handpans and tongue drums.
What are the 5 best panpipes/ pan flutes?
I also prepared a table that gives you the all round summary to make it easier for you to make your choice wisely (you might need to scroll to the right if you are on a mobile device).
| Name | Moon angel professional pan flute _________________________ | Vangoa Pan pipe _______________________ | Fenglv panflute _________________________ | Ramos Curved Antara Pan pipe _______________________ | SUTILA Brown Pan Flute _________________________ |
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| Picture | |||||
| Luigi's rating out of 10 | 9.4/10 ✓ | 9/10 ✓ | 9/10 ✓ | 8.7/10 ✓ | 9.4/10 ✓ |
| Price | $$$$$ | $$$$$ | $$$$$ | $$$$$ | $$$$$ |
| Size | 15.4 x 14.6 x 4.5 inches | 16.9 x 10.4 x 2 inches | 11.3 x 10.4 x 1.5 inches | 11.6 x 8.8 x 2 inches | 10.1 x 10.1 x 2.4 inches |
| Number of pipes | 22 or 25 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 |
| Scale | C | C | C | E minor (can be tuned to other scales) | G |
| Material/Color | Bamboo/ Dark bamboo | ABS resin/ Ivory | ABS resin/ Ivory | Bamboo | Bamboo |
| Left or right handed | Both available | Left-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed | Both available |
| For more information | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here | Click here |
| Price link | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon |
If you are interested in one of these and would like some more details , you can check their information either by clicking on More information in the table, or by continuing below.
I mention the pros and cons of each of the flutes to make it more clear for you.
The Moon angel professional pan flute is a high end panpipe that is designed to give the best sounds and most variability needed.
MoonAngel have produced a beautiful panpipe.
Made out of bamboo wood.
The pan flute has many options to choose from.
You can go for the Right-handed or the Left-handed version according to what you prefer.
The right handed version plays the cords as a piano would play it. and the left-handed is vise versa.
It also comes with different number of note options.
You can pick between 22 and 25 notes.
The only available color comes in dark brown bamboo polish.
If you are looking for a high end panpipe then this option will prove to be more useful to your skill set than the other option.
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The Vangoa panpipe is one of the cheaper options in this list. It is a great choice for beginners and has some nice features as well.
The Vangoa were able to make a cheap panpipe that still provides quality and nice sounds.
This panpipe was designed to be a perfect instrument for beginners.
It is easy to play, this is because it comes with a mouthpiece which allows to make more clear sounds and higher accuracy.
It also has a flexible long pipe that you can run along the panpipe.
Personally I would suggest you start learning the instrument directly without using these extra add-on options.
However it is up to you.
This option is extremely lightweight, and is made out of ABS resin material.
Which is compressed resin to maker it strong and hold together.
Vangoa do a great job in communicating with their users.
They want to make sure you are satisfied.
Therefore, you can contact them whenever you need help with anything.
Keep in mind:
The quality of this instrument in terms of sound, is definitely not going to be as high as the wood ones.
It is a great option if you are looking to test the panpipe out to see if you like the instrument or not. Once you play it a bit and get better, you might want to go for a different wood options later.
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The Fenglv panflute is another cheap option, actually the cheapest option you can find, which provides reasonably good sound quality.
The Fenglv panflute is a very similar option to the last one (the Vangoa).
The main differences are:
This option is cheaper, which makes it even more attractive for beginners.
The other option had an extra tool included, which is the flexible long pipe, which allows you to play the flute without having it close to your mouth.
As I said earlier, I suggest you learn the panpipe directly from the instrument without using the long pipe, as this will help you get used to the feeling faster, and will look more authentic when you play the instrument.
Therefore, if i was a beginner and was willing to choose a budget panpipe for my self, then I would surely choose this option as opposed to the previous one.
This panpipe is also in the C major scale, which means that it has the basic scale of (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) which might repeat a few times with a different octave , which means that it is the easiest scale to learn for beginners as well.
This option is perfect for a beginner who is looking for the best price panpipe, that will still provide high enough quality to enjoy playing the instrument and improving.
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The Ramos curved antara panpipe is an option that is unique, as every panpipe is made by hand, none are the same. Also, since they are made out of Bamboo wood, it means that the quality of these instruments is high and so are the sounds produced.
Ramos provides you with original authentic handmade panpipes which are unique in many ways.
First of all, this panpipe is tunable.
Although it is originally in the E scale, you can change the scale to the C scale, the G scale, and other scales as well.
This is not an easy task to be done, and requires some expertise in music.
Therefore, unless you are a professional musician, I suggest you keep the scale as it is.
The E scale can provide diverse music which have a touch of harmony and happiness.
As for the design, you can play this option right handed, which means that the notes will play in the same order a you would expect from the piano as a reference.
The flute hardly weighs anything, at less than a pound.
With 13 notes you will be able to play any music with enough practice, everything will sound beautiful.
One other unique thing about this product is that it comes with a lovely hand made cover which emits a tribal vibe as well.
Keep in mind:
Try to keep this instrument away from humid areas, and clean it once you are done with it. This will make sure it lasts longer , and keeps a good smell.
This option is for both beginners and advanced players who are looking for more sound quality and authenticity.
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The SUTILA Brown Pan Flute is the final option and perhaps the best overall option in terms of quality for price.
With the SUTILA pan flute you will be able to play incredible melodies which will sound great!
The panpipe itself doesn't cost much compared to the other options in the list, but it keep the quality of the higher end options, and definitely sounds better than the cheaper options.
It is tuned to the G major scale which which includes most pop songs and a lot of other songs as well.
With 15 pipes, you will have almost 2 octaves of the scale, allowing for nice highs and lows.
You can get this pan flute option in the right-handed option or the left-handed option.
This means that you can pick what is perfect for you, which is yet another benefit of going for this choice.
Personally, this is my favorite option from the list. The instrument has all the required qualities I am looking for at the best price.
This option is a great one for both advanced and beginner players, the G major scale might put some of you off, however I have to note that you can play any song you want on any scale, it will just give a different vibe. Therefore, you can play any song you would like on the G major scale no problem.
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Now you are done with checking the 5 options, I suggest you check the frequently asked questions below, you will most likely find some further information that can be helpful.
Also.
In case you haven't heard any panpipe music before, then here is a beautiful compilation.
There are some important points that you should keep in mind whether you have bought your pan flute yet or not.
When choosing the panpipe, generally going for right-handed panpipes is the better and easier option. This is because the way the structure of the notes are made, is similar to the piano and a lot of other instruments, therefore you will be able to convert what you learn from there to here and vise versa.
When getting your panpipe, it is important to note that these instruments are quite fragile.
Therefore, if you drop it, it could break or go out of tune, so handle it carefully.
Also, once you are done from playing with the instrument, make sure to put it back in its cover, and keep it away from humid areas.
Since most of the panpipes are made out of wood, wood is not very happy with humid areas.
And finally, when you are done playing, make sure to wipe the holes to make sure it doesn't start getting a smell.
When you buy an instrument, people tend to think that just because the instrument is toned in a specific way, that it can only play songs that are also tuned in this scale.
However, that is not the case, you can in fact play almost any song on a scale you have.
So if you have a song you really like and want to play, just enter the song name in google search for the scale your panpipe has, and you should be able to find it there.
Panpipes can be made out of many different material and colors. The main material a panpipe is made of are bamboo canes, giant canes, and local reeds. However, there are other pipes which are made out of harder objects such as metals and coppers.
Although there are different material, in general the sound outcome is similar in all of them. Some might prefer the wood types more, as they are more original.
Panpipes are played properly through proper breathing and applying the correct angle of breathing. Each pipe can make 2 different sounds, the normal note and the sharp note. The normal notes, will be organized as the piano notes which allows for higher simplicity of playing.
As panpipes can be right handed or left handed, the scales are reversed in each. You have to breathe in deeply through your mouth, and then slowly breathe out each time you want to create a sound. To change the note to a sharp sound, you have to tilt the panpipe upwards and blow into the edge of the panpipe.
The word panpipe is actually two separate words, which are pan and pipe. The word Pan, is a Greek word, which resembled the God of harvest and nature, it is mentioned here as he was always holding one with him. The word pipe resembles all the pipes.
To choose a panpipe that is good for you, you have to take a couple of points into consideration. You have to pick a right or left handed panpipe according to your skills, you have to choose the right amount of pipes and notes, and you have to choose the right material and scale.
All of these points are mentioned above.
If you learned some new things today and were able to make a better decision in buying your panpipe, I am glad. If you know someone else who might also be interested in a panpipe, make sure to share this link to them below!
Have a nice day!
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