The Hang, a captivating musical instrument from the idiophone class, was innovatively crafted in Switzerland. This unique instrument is meticulously constructed from two half-shells of deep-drawn, nitrided steel sheet, which are precisely glued together at the rim. This construction leaves the interior hollow and results in a distinctive 'UFO shape'. The top side, known as the "Ding", features a central 'note' that is skillfully hammered into it, surrounded by seven or eight 'tone fields' also hammered into the surface. The bottom, referred to as the "Gu", is a smooth surface with a rolled hole at its center, which produces a tuned note when struck along the rim. This instrument is also commonly known as a handpan.
The Hang operates on similar fundamental physical principles as the steelpan, yet it is ingeniously modified to function as a Helmholtz resonator. The development of the Hang was the culmination of extensive research on the steelpan and various other instruments, showcasing a blend of tradition and innovation.
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