The player hang, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Rome – Via del Corso -The player hang

Hang

From Wikipedia, :

The Hang is a musical instrument in the idiophone class created by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schдrer in Bern, Switzerland. The name of their company is PANArt Hangbau AG. The Hang is sometimes referred to as a hang drum, but the inventors consider this a misnomer and strongly discourage its use.
The instrument is constructed from two half-shells of deep drawn, nitrided steel sheet glued together at the rim leaving the inside hollow and creating a distinct 'UFO shape'. The top ("Ding") side has a center 'note' hammered into it and seven or eight 'tone fields' hammered around the center. The bottom ("Gu") is a plain surface that has a rolled hole in the center with a tuned note that can be created when the rim is struck.
The Hang uses some of the same basic physical principles as a steelpan, but modified in such a way as to act as a Helmholtz resonator. The creation of the Hang was the result of many years of research on the steelpan and other instruments. The inventors of the Hang have continued to refine the shape and materials and have produced several variations over the years.
The name Hang comes from the Bernese German word for hand. It is a registered trademark and property of PANArt Hangbau AG

Playing the Hang

The Hang is typically played resting on the player's lap. The Hang is generally played with the hands and fingers instead of mallets. This lighter means of playing produces an overtone-rich sound that could be considered 'softer' and 'warmer' than the 'bright' sound of a mallet based traditional steelpan.
The top (Ding) side of the Hang, depending on how it is played, can sound like a harp, bells, or harmonically tuned steelpans. The notes are laid out in a cross pattern in the 'tone circle' from low to high so that with a specific orientation of the Hang, the player can ascend or descend the 'scale' by alternating using the left and right hands to strike the 'tone fields'. Each tone field has multiple overtones oriented specifically in the flattened field with a dome at the center. Typically there is a fundamental tone, an overtone tuned to an octave above that fundamental, and an additional overtone a fifth above that octave (twelfth/tritave). The orientation is fairly consistent across the fields on each Hang so that the overtones can be highlighted, muted, or extracted based on how and where the player strikes the tone field.
The bottom side of the Hang has a round opening, the Gu, producing together with the air in the cavity a Helmholtz resonance similar to a ghatam or an udu. In the 2nd generation, Integral Hang and Free Integral Hang adjustment of the size of the Gu (by partially blocking it with either a hand, or the legs) can generate a sympathetic D2 from the Helmholtz resonance, which introduces subtle layers of cross complexities in the resonance of the instrument as notes are played on the Ding side. In the 1st and 2nd generation models there is a single high note with a long sustain that can be generated by striking the rim of the hole on the 'Gu' side. In the Integral Hang there are two notes that can be generated (F and F#). The Hang can also be used as a friction idiophone. Shaker like sounds can be made by sliding a hand across the surface, and it can also ring like a singing bowl by using skin (a hand) or a bow.

jhm, mirosu, besnard, snunney, Royaldevon, holmertz, Cricri, carlo62, Silvio1953, danos, cornejo, ourania, fritzi007 has marked this note useful

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jhm (211736) 2015-01-05 4:42

Ciao Romano,

You took the picture on a surprised moment certainly for the player
A nice daily life picture with the musician as subjecttAn excellent composition lovely presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Kind regards,
John.

mirosu (16313) 2015-01-05 4:48

Ciao Romano,
Excellent close-up photo with very nice colors, perfect light, very good clarity, superb details.
I also like the excellent vertical arrangement.
The well-chosen crop eliminates all unwanted distractions.
Well done.
Greetings,
Miro

besnard (59196) 2015-01-05 4:55

Bonjour Romano
Une image de rue bien rйalisйe, c'est net et prйcis.
Amitiйs et bonne journйe.
Nicole

snunney (130967) 2015-01-05 5:02

Hello Romano,
A fine capture of this percussionist with his unusual instrument. I like his relaxed laid-back attitude. Excellent technical realisation.

Sergiom (117241) 2015-01-05 5:58

Ciao Romano

Grвce а la lecture de ton texte , je viens d'apprendre quelque chose de nouveau. En plus , la photo donne l'occasion de voir la chose. Il peut mкme s'en servir pour ramasser de l'argent. un bien beau portrait.

Amicalement

Serge

williewhistler (16606) 2015-01-05 6:43

Ciao Romano,
a fascinating and informative with which to accompany this street artist playing the very unusual musical instrument.
His collecting bowl adds an informative touch to the colourful scene.
Best wishes Les.

SNOOP_Chan (4377) 2015-01-05 6:52

Ciao Romano, very nice image here. I'm more into landscapes but it happens to know a guy who plays this hang, and the sounds that are coming out of that thing are just amazing! Good focus on the guy's stance. Well done.
Regards!

Royaldevon (85862) 2015-01-05 7:21

Ciao Caro Romano,

If it is anything like a steel band sound, then it will have a lovely mellow resonance.
The musician is perfectly in keeping with our impression of an outdoor musician, relaxed, informal, laid-back!
A fine composition, sharply exposed and with context.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

holmertz (102604) 2015-01-05 7:38

Hello Romano,
This is another superb street-photo. You went close enough to make it clear and instructive, the background is perfect and the young musician becomes a distinct character through his clothes, beard and sunglasses. You also provided a most interesting note about this strange instrument.
Kind regards,
Gert

Cricri (176) 2015-01-05 8:55

Ciao Romano
J'aime les musiciens des rues, celui ci est plutфt particulier avec son instrument original qui doit кtre intйressant a entendre, voir le geste des mains, l'instrument caler entre les jambes croisйes, un style cool du musicien, une note intйressante sur cette belle rйalisation
Belle soirйe, merci
cricri

COSTANTINO (116377) 2015-01-05 9:09

Ciao caro Romano,
Ancora una scena di strada dal tuo portfolio,
con il musicista al primo piano
ottimi colori e bella nitidenza
cari saluti e buona serata
Costantino

carlo62 (81265) 2015-01-05 14:08

Ciao Romano
la posa insolita e i colori di questo musicista creano una forte attrattiva, mentre il movimento delle mani rende la foto piщ dinamica.
Buona Epifania
Carlo

abmdsudi (95869) 2015-01-06 4:41

Hi Romano
Street musicians are a tradition, one could go broke putting money in everyone's case....
A hard way to make a living creatively but at least it gives a lot of enjoyment. A wonderful take of musician really enjoying himself, great posture and casual look from this colourful guy. Excellent street photography, Congrats.
Best regards

dkmurphys (79209) 2015-01-06 7:06

Ciao Romano,
Fine street scene with this anonymous artist. I have a picture with one playing the same instrument in Bruges.
Have a fine evening.

Daniel

Silvio1953 (221463) 2015-01-06 8:48

Ciao Romano, bel ritratto dell'artista di strada, mi piace il leggero mosso delle mani, grazie anche per la nota, non lo conoscevo questo strumento, bravo, ciao Silvio

PiotrF (54538) 2015-01-06 9:45

Hello Romano,
Beautiful portrait of the player.
Nice daily life picture with perfect exposure, fine composition and sharpness.
Like it very much. Good work.
Regards
Piotr

clic (76) 2015-01-06 15:34

Ciao Romano
I heard the 'hang' last weekend at the art festival of Fort Myers and noticed it wasn't played 'vigorously' compared to steeldrum, to the point it had to be amplified for a decent level of sound.
Of course the performer must have magic fingers for an in-tune solo matching the recorded beat!
I didn't see though the other half lying on pavement to collect money!
Much interesting character pose suggesting an action shot.
Ciao.
Robert

danos (110407) 2015-01-07 0:22

Cioa Romano,
nice the snapshot with the artist of the street to play his hang.It is the first time that see the organ and i can say that is presented perfect with all of its details.Excellent the light and the colour management of the image.

Have a good week,Danos

lousat (139170) 2015-01-07 1:49

Ciao Romano,interessante post di questo altro originale personaggio dalle strade romane,concentratissimo sul suo strumento in una posa perfetta,gran qualita' dell'immagine con ottimi dettagli persino sul cestino delle offerte che ovviamente non puo' mancare..ehhee...buona giornata,Luciano

cornejo (61504) 2015-01-08 10:05

Romano Ciao, molto bella foto di questa scena interessante della vita quotidiana, con questo strano strumento musicista, splendidamente catturato in questa grande e bella fotografia. Un'immagine interessante con nitidezza buona, la luce, il colore e la qualitа. Molto buono e bel lavoro perfettamente fatto, complimenti mio amico. Grazie per aver condiviso questo lavoro interessante.

Buona notte e fine settimana felice.
Cordiali saluti da sud della Spagna.
Angel.

ourania (51103) 2015-01-11 12:34

Ciao Romano,
mi piace molto questo ritratto del musicista metre suona assolutamente concentrato nella magia della sua musica. Lo hang fa un suono affascinante e i musicisti che si esprimono attraverso di esso creano melodie originali, quasi astratte, che incantano e fanno sognare. La tua foto e' ben composta e chiarissima, la mano destra si muove rapidamente. Mi piace anche l' atmosfera intima evocata dalla luce e dai colori. Il contesto urbano e' sufficiente ed eloquente. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti e buona notte,
Ourania

fritzi007 (14698) 2015-01-11 12:40

Hallo Romano,
great portrait and comment on this musical instrument.
I think your photo fantastic, thank you and have a good time
Wolfgang

macjake (98402) 2015-01-14 11:26

Hi Romano
well, I can honestly say that I've never ever seen this instrument before!

certainly a great TE post, as it bring something new to our senses. I'd like to try to play it myself just for fun and to see what type of noise it makes.

a very interesting street photo, lots of items to explore. thanks for this one
cheers
craig

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-01-17 8:39

Street musicians has been around since the beginning of civilization and will continue to entertain people for a long time, and they can be found anywhere in the world we have a lot of them on Las Vegas Strip. Nice action shot with good details. Well done, tfs.

Photo Information

Copyright: Romano Lattanzi (Romano46) (18472)
Genre: ЛЮДИ
Medium: ЦВЕТНОЙ
Date Taken: 2014-12-19
Categories: ЕЖЕДНЕВНОЕ
Camera: Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM, HOYA 67mm HD Circular Polarize
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/40 секунд
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Версия: Оригинальная версия
Date Submitted: 2015-01-05 4:23