Handpan D Kurd
10 Notes
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The D Kurd Handpan is one of the most cherished models in the world for its versatility and emotional depth. Tuned in D natural minor, it offers exceptional harmonic richness that appeals to both beginners and experienced musicians.
Its fluid scale facilitates improvisation while maintaining perfect musical coherence. Each note naturally resonates with the others — playing a wrong note is structurally impossible.
Made from nitrided DC04 steel, heat-treated for optimal durability and oxidation resistance, this instrument will accompany you for years. Every handpan is delivered with its protective bag included.
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What's included
Where does this instrument come from?
Enixpan does not build its handpans: they come from the Hluru workshop, one of the largest handpan workshops in the world, in Level A quality — nitrided steel, every note tuned by hand. Enixan has played and validated every model in the catalogue before offering it.
What we add: the choice of scales, 440 or 432 Hz tuning, free DDP shipping (no customs duties or VAT on delivery), 14 days to change your mind with returns handled in France, customer service in English and French, and access to our learning platform.
D Kurd Scale — D Natural Minor
The Kurd scale is based on the D natural minor mode, one of the most fluid and balanced scales in the handpan repertoire. It spans three octaves and creates a perfect balance between depth, melody and clarity.
Scale notes
English notation
D3 / A3 – Bb3 – C4 – D4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – A4 – C5
Solfège notation
Ré3 / La3 – Si♭3 – Do4 – Ré4 – Mi4 – Fa4 – Sol4 – La4 – Do5
Why is this scale so popular?
The Kurd mode (D natural minor) is structurally designed for spontaneous harmony. All notes naturally harmonise with each other. The underlying pentatonic scale allows improvisation without wrong notes, while the additional notes enrich melodic possibilities for more experienced players.
Technical specifications
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Questions about the D Kurd
D Kurd 10-note handpan: features and musical scale
The D Kurd 10 is crafted from Ember Steel, a heat-treated nitrided steel that delivers excellent rust resistance and a long, warm sustain. Measuring 55.9 cm across and 28 cm high at 4.5 kg, it offers wide, comfortable note fields that are easy to strike accurately — a real advantage when you are just starting out.
Its musical scale is D natural minor, running from the low D (D3) at the centre of the instrument (the “ding”) up to a high C (C5): D3 / A3 – Bb3 – C4 – D4 – E4 – F4 – G4 – A4 – C5. The layout spans almost two octaves, letting you play deep meditative drones as well as bright, crystalline melodies.
Every instrument is hand-tuned note by note to 440 Hz (the international standard) or 432 Hz (favoured for meditation and sound healing), then checked note by note before shipping. Because Kurd is a complete natural minor mode, every note harmonises with every other no matter the order you strike them — which is why people say you simply cannot play a wrong note on a D Kurd.
Who is the D Kurd for? The first choice for beginners
If you are looking to buy your first handpan, the D Kurd is the safe bet we recommend without hesitation: it is the most played handpan scale in the world, the one used in the vast majority of tutorials, schools and player gatherings. You will never run out of learning resources — starting with the 19 lessons on our learning platform, included with the instrument.
At €1,590, the D Kurd is also the most accessible model in our collection: the best entry point if you want to buy a beginner handpan that is hand-tuned without stepping up to the price of instruments with more than 10 notes.