Kurd is the most well-known and popular handpan tuning, and the most neutral arrangement there is. It is the full minor tuning, without any notes being skipped. This makes it the exact same minor scale as you would play on a guitar, piano or any other melodic instrument.
What makes Kurd unique is that you can still go either way with it. 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 nice paths, but in doing so also steers and colours your playing.
With the extended version, you have no less than four extra bass tones and two extra treble tones at your disposal, which make the jump from the ding (the central middle) to the next tones a bit smaller and go even lower than the ding. These four extra bass tones at the bottom of your handpan add a whole new dimension and enormous possibilities to your playing. The extra high notes give extra melodic possibilities. So you have an enormously complete Kurd.
Are you looking for an open and neutral mood? Then Kurd could be a great choice for you. A mood with endless possibilities!
Another name for Kurd is also called Annaziska 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 Pro handpan
- Handmade
- Stainless steel 1.0 and 1.2 mm
- Distinctive “oil spots” on the 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 oil spots on the shells, they produce unique and fascinating sounds. A full, warm and grounded sound is the basis of these handpans. The stainless steel adds a sparkling character. A valuable instrument for both beginners and advanced players.
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