Kurd 10 D Minor Stainless Steel Yuan Series Handpan

Stainless Steel Yuan Series D Minor – Kurd 10 – 440hz

Mysterious and meditative, the Kurd scale is among the most popular Hand Pan Scales ever made as it is basically a full minor scale. It was first popularized on Handpans by Victor Levinson, who builds the SPB. As one of the earliest builders, he crafted mostly D Kurd instruments for numerous years and first used the name “Kurd” to refer to his instruments in D Minor.   The scale variation was greatly welcomed at a time when D Minor instruments were very common due to Panart production of the “Integral” Hang®, which was a hexatonic variation of D Minor. Numerous early viral videos by Hang Massive, Daniel Waples, and David Swarup also helped the popularity of D Minor Handpans.

The name “Kurd” comes from Arabic music and is short for Kurd Maqam, where “Maqam” is synonymous with “scale”.

The scale has been further popularized by Sam Maher, in his viral video of a C# Kurd, which has been also referred to as “Annaziska”.

As a full diatonic minor, it is also sometimes referred to as Aeolian mode in western music theory.  This “natural minor” offers everything a minor scale can offer.  It can be mysterious and meditative, but also dark and full of tension or bright, positive and uplifting depending on which chords are played. This leads to great diversity and many possibilities to explore.  It also plays flawlessly with F major and G Dorian.

Our newest “Yuan” Series includes our most popular scales.   It is the synthesis of a new design layout and marble like finish combined with our time tested experience and skill.  These instruments are made from the same steel and note architecture as our Professional Series.  One of the primary differences is the shoulder tones around the center note are tuned on the Professional Series, which is a fine detail that can sometimes take as much time and energy as tuning every other note on the instrument combined, hence the difference in price.  This unique instrument is formed from stainless steel and comes with Free Shipping up to $200, an Namana carrying case and microfiber cloth.

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About Saraz,

Our inspiration and passion for singing steel comes from the evolution of the Steel Pans of Trinidad, the Panart Hang, the Pantheon Steel Halo and the endless ongoing developments in the handpan art form as we strive to provide the highest quality possible to our customers.   We focus on providing stability, precision, and intentional design because we want each instrument to last many lifetimes. After 12 years of production, we have safely shipped instruments to every state in the USA, every country in Europe as well as all over Asia, South America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and even Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. As one of the earliest leaders and pioneers in the art form, we have been crafting instruments longer than 98% of the builders today.  Our refined architecture and design have been focused on the development of a balanced timbre, excellent tuning stability, and both note sensitivity and note strength.  The Saraz is a trusted professional quality choice ideal for enthusiast and professional players as well as those who are seeking meditative, tranquil and therapeutic relaxation.

We donate a portion of all profits to promote, raise funds and sponsor music education, environmental sustainability, and most importantly, a healthy, happy, and balanced seventh generation of life on planet Earth.

Like many people, we feel that handpans are not only just musical instruments. There is a magic within them that can touch people very deeply, inspire them in novel ways, as well as provide relaxation and internal healing in the busy world of our lives.

Our customers are collaborators in a journey of creative expression. We feel that each Saraz is a musical paint brush awaiting it’s owner to paint musical landscapes of possibility.

We are honored to share with you our time honed craft and love for these instruments as well as welcome you to our global family of Saraz players.

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