432Hz D Minor Kurd Red Handpan - 9 to 14 Notes

432Hz Kurd Handpan - D Minor

Some instruments are built to be played. This one is built to be felt. The 432Hz D Minor Kurd Handpan by HarmoniqSound is tuned to a frequency that musicians and sound practitioners around the world describe as closer to the body, warmer to the ear, and more naturally resonant than standard concert pitch. From the first note struck, it is clear this instrument was designed for depth, not decoration.

Carbon steel construction

Crafted from high-grade carbon steel, the shell of this handpan is shaped and hardened through a complex quenching process that demands precision at every stage. Carbon steel responds to careful heat treatment with a density and resilience that directly improves acoustic performance, producing longer sustain, richer overtones, and greater tonal stability over years of play. The warm copper finish is a natural result of this process, not an applied coating, giving each instrument a surface that is as honest as its sound.

D Minor Kurd scale

The D Minor Kurd scale is one of the most universally loved tunings in the handpan world. Its notes carry a warmth that feels simultaneously ancient and immediate, equally at home in a meditation practice, a yoga studio, or an intimate live performance. Melodically intuitive and emotionally rich, the Kurd scale allows players of all levels to create music that feels genuine from the very first session, without years of technical study.

Tuned to 432Hz

Where standard instruments are tuned to 440Hz, this handpan is set to 432Hz, a tuning widely used by sound healers, meditation teachers, and musicians who prioritise resonance over convention. The slightly lower frequency produces a tone that many listeners describe as softer, rounder, and more physically enveloping. For practices centred on relaxation, breathwork, or therapeutic sound, 432Hz is the preferred choice of professionals who understand what frequency does to a room.

Woven rattan edge

The perimeter of the shell is finished with a hand-wrapped woven rattan trim - a detail that serves both aesthetics and function. The rattan provides a natural, tactile boundary that protects the edge of the steel during handling and storage, while adding a visual warmth that sets this instrument apart from bare-metal alternatives. It is the kind of detail that reveals considered craftsmanship rather than mass production.

Dimensions & balanced weight

Diameter: 22 in / 56 cm

Height: 9.84 in / 25 cm

Weight: varies by note configuration

At 22 inches / 56cm in diameter, this handpan produces a full, room-filling sound while remaining comfortable to play seated, on a stand, or directly on the floor. The proportions are well-balanced, substantial enough to feel like a serious instrument, light enough to take anywhere.

Choose your note configuration

Four configurations are available, each suited to a different level of experience and musical intention:

9 Notes – A pure, focused layout. Every note has its place and its purpose. Ideal for beginners, sound healing practitioners, and players who want to move intuitively through a complete melodic vocabulary without distraction.

10 Notes – One additional note that meaningfully expands harmonic possibility. A natural step forward for players who have found their confidence with nine and are ready for more expressive range.

12 Notes – The configuration of choice for intermediate players. A broader melodic palette opens up more complex compositions and allows for greater improvisation across the full scale.

14 Notes – The most complete configuration available. Built for experienced players who demand the widest expressive range a single instrument can offer, without compromise on tone or tuning.

What’s included

Every instrument ships with a complete set of accessories: 1 x Handpan Drum  |  1 x Soft Shoulder Bag  |  1 x Handpan Stand  |  2 x Mallets  |  1 x Cleaning Cloth  |  1 x Woven Rattan Decoration. Ready to play from the moment it arrives.