The Hang is a captivating musical instrument in the idiophone class, crafted in Switzerland. Its unique construction involves two half-shells of deep-drawn, nitrided steel sheet meticulously glued together at the rim. This process leaves the inside hollow, giving the instrument its distinctive 'UFO shape'. The top side, known as the "Ding," features a center 'note' hammered into it, surrounded by seven or eight 'tone fields' that are also hammered into place. On the bottom side, called the "Gu," there is a plain surface with a rolled hole in the center, which produces a tuned note when struck at the rim. This instrument is also known as a handpan.
The Hang operates on similar physical principles to the steelpan, yet it is uniquely modified to function as a Helmholtz resonator. The development of the Hang was the culmination of extensive research into the steelpan and various other musical instruments, resulting in a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition.
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