Sela Harmony D Kurd 9+3 Handpan

Sela Harmony Handpan D Kurd 9+3 — Stainless Steel Handpan with Extended Range

The Sela Harmony Handpan D Kurd 9+3 is a hand-hammered stainless steel percussion instrument tuned to the D Kurd diatonic minor scale, one of the most popular tunings in the handpan world. Built from two stainless steel bowls joined by rubber strips along the rim, the shell houses nine top tone fields plus three additional bottom notes for an extended tonal palette. Each tone field is professionally tuned at A = 440 Hz, so the instrument arrives ready to play with no setup required. The result is a mellow, resonant voice suited to solo practice, group sessions, and ambient performance.

What Sets the Harmony Handpan Apart

Two stainless steel bowls are completely hand-hammered and shaped into the signature dome, then bonded with rubber strips that let both halves resonate freely. A central opening on the underside supports the long sustain and open tone handpan players prize. The 9+3 configuration adds three bottom notes (C3, F3, G3) beneath the standard nine top fields, expanding the harmonic vocabulary beyond a typical 9-note handpan.

Technical Specifications

The Harmony Handpan's specs translate directly into the playing experience — the steel composition, hand-hammered finish, and tuning accuracy all shape how the instrument sounds and feels under the fingers.

• Tuning: D Kurd 9+3 — diatonic minor scale with extended bottom notes
• Notes: D3 / (C3) (F3) (G3) A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4
• Reference Pitch: A = 440 Hz — professionally tuned at the factory
• Material: Stainless steel — corrosion- and humidity-resistant
• Construction: Hand-hammered, handmade from two stainless steel bowls
• Diameter: 57 cm — comfortable to hold on the lap
• Weight: approx. 6 kg
• Included: Padded gig bag / backpack for transport and storage

Who Should Play the Harmony Handpan D Kurd 9+3

The Harmony Handpan D Kurd 9+3 is the right choice for beginners and experienced percussionists who want a forgiving, intuitive instrument with no tuning required. The diatonic minor scale sits comfortably under the fingers, so first-time players produce soothing chords within minutes, while the extended bottom notes give seasoned players more harmonic options for layering. Meditation practitioners, yoga teachers, and sound healers will appreciate the quiet volume and long sustain that blends into ambient settings. A padded gig bag/backpack ships with the instrument, ready for outdoor sessions or retreats.