Isthmus Instruments Hand Pan Nitrided Steel 8-Note C# Minor Scale with CaseThe handmade C# Mystic is hand hammered for the best quality. Notes are easily activated with the lightest touch, and it features a long sustain and beautiful blue purple color and polished surface. This hand pan uses a C# Minor based scale that is extremely popular with beginning players. The deep sound, the minor scale, and the purple hue of the nitrided (rust resistant) steel enchants beginners. Great for improvisation, musical expression, will