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Nitrided Steel Handpan — D Kurd 9+1 Notes Professional
Our flagship best-selling handpan, a nitrided steel D Kurd with 9+1 notes delivering hauntingly beautiful melodies favoured by professionals and serious enthusiasts.
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The Crown Jewel of Our Collection
This D Kurd handpan is the instrument that defines our brand — a 9+1 note masterwork in nitrided steel that sings with cathedral-like resonance. The Kurd scale is the most beloved handpan tuning worldwide, offering a melancholic beauty that moves listeners to tears.
Each shell is hand-shaped and heat-treated through a nitriding process that hardens the steel against corrosion while enhancing sustain. The 22-inch diameter provides generous note spacing for expressive finger work.
Weighing 4.2kg, it rests naturally in the lap. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players seeking a professional-grade instrument built to last a lifetime.
Specifications
| Material | Nitrided Steel |
|---|---|
| Notes | 9+1 |
| Scale | D Kurd |
| Diameter | 22 inches |
| Weight | 4.2kg |
| Finish | Anthracite Matte |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
Cultural Origins & History
The Crown Jewel of Our Collection
This D Kurd handpan is the instrument that defines our brand — a 9+1 note masterwork in nitrided steel that sings with cathedral-like resonance. The Kurd scale is the most beloved handpan tuning worldwide, offering a melancholic beauty that moves listeners to tears.
Each shell is hand-shaped and heat-treated through a nitriding process that hardens the steel against corrosion while enhancing sustain. The 22-inch diameter provides generous note spacing for expressive finger work.
Weighing 4.2kg, it rests naturally in the lap. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players seeking a professional-grade instrument built to last a lifetime.
Every instrument is carefully wrapped in protective packaging to look after its handcrafted details during shipping. Fragile items are double-boxed with cushioning so they arrive safe and sound.
The Handpan Revolution
Born in Switzerland in the year 2000 as the Hang, the handpan has become one of the most sought-after instruments of the 21st century. The D Kurd scale draws from Middle Eastern musical traditions, weaving minor-key melodies that feel both ancient and utterly contemporary.
Street performers, recording artists, and sound therapists alike have embraced its UFO-shaped form and otherworldly voice as a tool for connection and transformation.
Unlocking the Kurd Scale
Begin by tapping the central Ding note with your thumb — this is your drone, your home base. Then explore the surrounding tone fields with relaxed, bouncing fingertips, letting each note ring fully before moving to the next.
The Kurd scale is inherently forgiving — nearly any combination of notes creates harmonic beauty. Focus on dynamics and rhythm rather than speed to unlock the instrument's full emotional range.
