{"product_id":"handpan-re-kurd","title":"D Kurd Handpan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eListen to the sounds of this handpan in D Kurd\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fOBi7XLmJBw?si=UPRzNXlqUbxJq_N9\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStriking the perfect balance between ease of play and beautiful resonance, this D Kurd handpan is a joy to own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\nChoose the D Kurd scale for your future handpan\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular scales among new players thanks to how easy it is to learn and the gentle tones it produces, this \u003cstrong\u003eD Kurd handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for exploring everything this percussion instrument can do. It’s also a tuning recommended by many teachers for beginners. Finished in a stunning golden colour, this model features a total of 9 notes. Crafted from high-hardness stainless steel sheet that’s 1.07 mm thick, it’s built to last while delivering rich, harmonious sound. A protective rubber rim runs around the entire edge to help guard against bumps and extend the instrument’s lifespan. Make the right choice and treat yourself to this handpan tuned in D Kurd.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFree accessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nA 290-page book with 25 pieces of sheet music and a 16-video course taught by a handpan instructor\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tripod stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of drumsticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications of the handpan in the D Kurd scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument family: percussion – idiophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nNumber of notes: 9\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: D Kurd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 440 or 432 hertz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMaterial: high-hardness stainless steel, 1.07 mm thick\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d like an instrument in the same scale but with a different design, we also offer the \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e9-note handpan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This model features a beautiful bronze colour and excellent acoustics. Alternatively, browse our other \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehandpans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e—you’re sure to find one you’ll fall in love with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\nDiscover the history behind the creation of the handpan, a modern instrument\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1990s in Switzerland, the handpan—still unnamed at the time—began to take shape in the minds of its creators, Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer. They drew major inspiration from the steel drum of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, as well as the ghatam, an Indian instrument made from terracotta. These two artisans were among the first to imagine a convex instrument formed by joining two metal shells to create a lens-shaped sound body. They named it the Hang, a word that means \"hand\" in the Bernese dialect, perfectly reflecting how it’s played. Refined year after year, the \u003cstrong\u003eHang\u003c\/strong\u003e was later taken up by other makers and, in 2007, evolved into the handpan we know today. Today, the instrument has spread worldwide, with more than 500 different makers across the globe. Order a handpan now and experience this musical marvel for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover why the handpan is so easy to learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest strengths of \u003cstrong\u003ethe handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e is that it’s a truly accessible instrument, whether you know music theory or not. For starters, you don’t need any tuning skills because the tuning is done once during manufacturing. That means you can start playing melodic patterns as soon as you pick it up—something most instruments, especially string instruments, can’t offer right away. The handpan also encourages an intuitive, percussive approach. Sheet music and tablature are rare because handpan players tend to share ideas and compositions directly rather than relying on written notation. As a result, you don’t need years of formal training to enjoy the handpan. Just sit down for a few minutes and you’ll be creating gentle melodies in no time. Let yourself be drawn into its endless possibilities and order your first handpan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover how the handpan contributes to your mental relaxation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it was created in Switzerland, more specifically in the small town of Bern, one of the goals of Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer was to offer an \u003cstrong\u003einstrument with truly unique\u003c\/strong\u003e and soothing \u003cstrong\u003etones\u003c\/strong\u003e. To achieve this, they spent several years refining Pang, a steel alloy enriched with nitrogen to create nitrides and produce sound vibrations unlike anything heard before. Thanks to those years of research, the handpan can deliver a real sense of serenity and well-being when played. Each note released by this metallic sound instrument is an invitation to unwind and slow down. That’s why relaxation and meditation sessions sometimes incorporate the handpan alongside other zen instruments. It’s also used in art therapy and music therapy to support people through difficult moments in life. Order your handpan now and treat yourself to moments of pure calm and tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover why the handpan is the ideal instrument to take with you everywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the handpan, expressing your creativity has never been so simple or so practical. For one, it’s played with your hands, which is convenient because it requires almost no accessories. And since it’s easy to carry and needs no external power source, you can take it anywhere. Unlike a piano or an electric guitar, you can play your handpan wherever you like without complicated logistics. Want to create a few minutes from home or a couple of hours away in the mountains? Perfect—the handpan is ready for it. \u003cstrong\u003eMusic\u003c\/strong\u003e has never felt more accessible, and your surroundings can become a powerful source of inspiration. Treat yourself to this unique experience and get swept away by its captivating soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"440 Hertz","offer_id":49354666508627,"sku":"handpan-re-kurd-440-hz-9-notes","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"432 Hertz","offer_id":49354666541395,"sku":"handpan-re-kurd-432-hz-9-notes","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/files\/Handpan-re-Kurd.jpg?v=1769161159","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-nz\/products\/handpan-d-kurd","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}