Sela Harmony D Kurd 10+3 Handpan

D Kurd Handpan with Extended Range and Stainless Steel Resonance

The Sela Harmony Handpan D Kurd 10+3 is a handcrafted percussion instrument built from two hand-hammered stainless steel bowls joined to form a resonant shell. Tuned to A=440 Hz in the popular D Kurd scale, this model features 10 tone fields on the top playing surface plus 3 additional bottom notes, giving players an unusually wide melodic range for a handpan at this tier. The diatonic minor scale opens up everything from soothing lullabies to driving percussive patterns.

What Sets This Handpan Apart

Unlike entry-level steel tongue drums, this instrument is built from two separate stainless steel bowls that are completely hand-hammered and held together with rubber strips along the seam. A resonance opening on the underside lets the air column breathe, producing the long, clean sustain and smooth decay that handpan players look for. Corrosion-resistant stainless steel shrugs off humidity and temperature swings, keeping its tone through years of outdoor play.

Technical Specifications

• Scale: D Kurd (10+3) — diatonic minor with extended bottom range
• Top Notes: D3, A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5 — nearly two octaves on the playing surface
• Bottom Notes: C3, F3, G3 — adds low-end depth for richer arrangements
• Hand-hammered stainless steel construction — corrosion-resistant and weather-stable for outdoor play
• Diameter: 58 cm with a weight of 5.5 kg — comfortable to hold in the lap
• Reference Pitch: A=440 Hz — standard tuning, plays well with other instruments
• Includes: Padded gig bag with backpack straps

Who This Handpan Is For

The Sela Harmony Handpan D Kurd 10+3 is the right choice for intermediate and advanced players who want a hand-hammered stainless steel instrument with an extended 10+3 note layout rather than the standard 9-note configuration. Beginners will also find the intuitive note layout approachable, since the diatonic D Kurd scale contains no awkward intervals. Sound healers, yoga instructors, and outdoor musicians benefit from the corrosion-resistant build and the included padded gig bag, while melody-focused players gain extra compositional freedom from the three bottom notes.

Sela Harmony Series Craftsmanship

The Harmony series is a Sela handpan line built around the principle that every instrument should arrive perfectly in tune. Each drum is professionally tuned by hand,, including the central Ding note and the surrounding tone fields.