METAHang
Musical Education, Training & Apprenticeship For HandPan Instruments
M.E.T.A. certificates have 3 different levels: Intermediate, Advanced, Master.
The Intermediate Level requires:
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To know and practice the Language of Music (pulsation, rhythm, melody, dynamics, timbre, silence, etc.)
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To know and practice the basic elements of Rhythmic Theory (embodiment of the pulsation, groove, subdivisions and inner subdivisions, even and odd rhythms, syncopation, ghost notes, triplets, polyrhythms, etc.)
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To know and practice the basic elements of Melodic Theory (melodic lines, arpeggio, refrain, music dialogues, etc.)
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To know the basic elements of the META HANG Technique (all fingers’ strike, swinging technique, gravitational cadence, anticipation of the movement, anchors, Gesture Technique, Structured Improvisation Technique, etc.)
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To build a Musician Mind
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To be able to create and play simple Compositions
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To be able to play as a soloist and in a duo
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To be able to perform in front of a small audience
The Advanced Level requires:
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To have reached the Intermediate Level
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To know and practice Music Theory (measure, music annotation, rhythm, melody, harmony, chords, major and minor scales, etc.)
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To have established a Musician Mind
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To be able to play the Gu side of the HandPan
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To practice advanced elements of the META HANG Technique (roll, embellishments, Vertical HANG Technique, etc.)
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To be able to play Harmonics
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To use music as the Language of Emotions
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To be able to perform in front of a big audience
The Master Level requires:
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To have reached the Intermediate and the Advanced Level
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To be able to compose and play with the the META HANG Technique
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To be able to play fast with ease
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To be able to do Music Analysis
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To be able to write and play complex Compositions
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To be a Virtuoso with the HandPan Instruments
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To be able to teach the META HANG Technique
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To be able to perform in public venues and in big ensembles
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