D Kurd – 10+3
The D Kurd 10+3 offers an extended layout that blends the emotional richness of the classic D Kurd scale with three thoughtfully placed additional notes. This results in a versatile and deeply expressive instrument that invites both meditative stillness and melodic exploration.
 
🎵 Scale: D Kurd 10+3 – 13 Notes
Notes: D (center) | (F) (G) A Bb C D E F G A C (D)
Built on the D Kurd scale, this layout extends the tonal palette to 13 notes, providing a wide harmonic range while preserving the intuitive playability of a 10-note handpan. The additional tones broaden the musical scope with richer chords, new modal pathways, and expanded melodic phrasing.
 
✨ Features
Scale: D Kurd Extended (10+3)
Notes: D | (F) (G) A Bb C D E F G A C (D)
Material: Stainless Steel 441
Tone: Warm, expressive, and deeply resonant
Range: Covers low mids to upper highs for dynamic play
 
🌐 Sound & Feel
The 10+3 layout allows for fuller chord building, modal shifts, and richer transitions between octaves. It’s ideal for players seeking a handpan that remains grounded in D Kurd’s emotional depth, while offering new sonic avenues for improvisation, composition, and storytelling.
 
🎶 Ideal For:
Advanced melodic play & improvisation
Emotional and cinematic compositions
Live looping, layering, and extended arrangements
Meditative and expressive solo performances