Octopus C# Annaziska / Kurd 9 - Stainless

Annaziska is the most well-known and popular handpan tuning, and the most neutral setup there is. This tuning is better known by the name Kurd, but these names refer to exactly the same tuning.

It is full minor tuning, without skipping any notes. This makes it exactly the same minor scale you would play on a guitar, piano or any other melodic instrument.

What makes Annaziska unique is that you can still go in any direction. Because all tones of the minor series pass by, you are the one who gives colour and direction to your playing. Other tunings often skip one or more tones, which also opens up beautiful paths, but in doing so also steers and colours your playing.

Are you looking for an open and neutral mood? Then Annaziska could be a great choice for you. A mood with endless possibilities!

Another name for Annaziska is also Kurd or Aeolian. These names represent exactly the same construction.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is characterised by medium to above-average reverberation, and a nice clear sound. The mid-high fresh sound is something that comes out clearly with the sound of stainless steel. It has a bit less (top) high and a bit less low than Ember Steel, but moves a bit more into the (high) middle.

This makes stainless steel a fine and fresh sound, which today forms a nice middle ground within all the different sounds in terms of materials. It has slightly less reverb than Ember Steel, but clearly more reverb than nitrided steel.

Features Octopus handpan

• Handmade
• Stainless steel 1.0 and 1.2 mm
• Distinctive spiral shape shells
• Suitable for beginners and advanced players
• Easy and intuitive to play
• Low resonance and pleasant vibration
• Full and grounded sound
• Suitable for various playing styles
• Professionally tuned

Octopus handpans sound and look beautiful. Thanks to the spiral shells, they produce unique and fascinating sounds. A full, warm and grounded sound makes. The stainless steel adds a sparkling character. A valuable instrument for both beginners and advanced players.