Dave's Island Instruments (Dii)
Premium Beginner Handpan 10 Notes D Minor Kurd Scale 440 Hz
Premium Beginner Handpan 10 Notes D Minor Kurd Scale 440 Hz
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Meet our Premium Beginner D Kurd Handpan — one of the most beloved scales in the handpan world, and a perfect starting point if you're new to these instruments. With 10 notes across the top shell, this handpan gives you room to explore while still keeping things intuitive enough to play by feel.
This stainless steel handpan is crafted by our partner Fermata Handpans and tuned to 440Hz, the standard reference pitch most musicians expect. It's crafted from stainless steel, prized for its durability and bright, clear sustain — built to hold up to regular play without the upkeep some other steel types demand.
Dave personally played and approved this exact scale and steel combination before adding it to the shop. You’re getting an instrument he has tested and stands behind.
Why D Kurd: it's warm, grounded, and forgiving — the kind of scale that sounds good even when you're starting out. Great for meditation, sound healing, beginner practice, or just decompressing after a long day.
What's included: handpan backpack
Notes: 10 (top shell)
Scale: D Kurd
Tuning: 440Hz
Material: Stainless steel
Origin: made by Fermata Handpans, personally selected by Dave