SELA D Kurd Model 440Hz SEL201 Stainless Steel Handpan

• D Kurd model stainless steel handpan
• Tuning: D Kurd (440 Hz)
• Notes: D3/A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4
• Material: Stainless steel
• Colour: Gold
• High-quality, handmade construction
• Tuned and prepared by a professional
• Weight: 5.2 kg
• Diameter: 57 cm
• Padded bag included
• Full photo gallery with presentation video below

The handpan is an instrument perfectly suited to beginners, where percussion and melody meet. Playing the handpan creates soothing, spherical and lasting soundscapes that completely captivate both player and listener. No previous experience or knowledge of music theory is needed, because all the tone fields of the SELA handpan are on a fixed scale. With most models, it is not possible to hit dissonant notes, that is, notes that sound “wrong”. So you can follow your own intuition as you play and lose yourself in mysterious, dreamy melodies after just a little while. With a little practice, more complex rhythms, captivating chords and two-voice melodies become possible.

Sela Melody handpans let you step into the world of handpans without compromising on sound or build quality. They are partly handmade and made from nitrided steel. Nitriding hardens the surface of the handpan, giving it a percussive sound that decays much more quickly than that of stainless steel handpans. Thanks to their shorter sustain, nitrided handpans are also ideal for fast playing, as the notes are more distinct and overlap less. This is also a big advantage for beginners, as it makes it easier to improvise and play by feel. Nitrided steel handpans need more care than stainless steel models, so they should be cleaned regularly and protected from moisture. Sela Melody handpans have a matt dark blue finish that gives them a subtle, fascinating look.

The D Kurd tuning (fundamental frequency 440 Hz) is one of our best-selling scales. The handpan's centre note is D3, around which the notes A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4 and A4 are arranged in a circle. Thanks to its bright-sounding D minor scale, the D Kurd lets you play a wide variety of melodies, from quiet meditation to melancholy, by way of power and cheerfulness. This model is therefore equally suited as a solo instrument or as an accompaniment to other handpans or to instruments such as the tongue drum, guitar or percussion.

Every Sela handpan comes with a tear-proof nylon bag which, thanks to its quality lining, offers optimal protection during transport. Carry it by hand using its two handles, or comfortably like a backpack using its adjustable straps. A handy outer compartment offers enough space for small accessories, such as a metronome for example: