{"product_id":"guenstige-evolution-einsteiger-handpan-drum-beginner-d-kurd-edelstahl","title":"Handpan.World Evolution Beginner Handpan | D Kurd | Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch6\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvolution Beginner Handpan Drum – Perfect for beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Handpan.World Evolution Handpan is more than an instrument: it represents innovation, expressiveness and freedom of play. Its new design, with the ding placed to the side and the tone fields arranged asymmetrically, deliberately differs from classic handpan design and offers new ways of shaping sound to beginners and experienced players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Evolution Beginner series expands our range with an accessible handpan for newcomers on a limited budget. It lets you discover the fascination of handpan music without spending the usual €1,500–2,200.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareful tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every note is carefully tuned to produce a balanced, harmonious sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted construction gives the instrument a rich, resonant sound with long sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel creates lively overtones and a wide dynamic range.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable:\u003c\/strong\u003e An affordable introduction to handpan music without compromising on sound quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose the Evolution Beginner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent balance of price and performance for new players.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its intuitive note layout and clear tonal structure make learning and playing easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurable and robust:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality stainless steel offers beautiful tone as well as durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play calming melodies or explore dynamic rhythms and express your musical creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its harmonious sound, robust construction and accessible price, the Evolution Beginner is an ideal instrument to start your handpan journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 53 cm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate height: 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate weight: 4 kg\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eAbout the scale\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aeolian \/ C# Annaziska\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic note sequence (8+1):\u003c\/strong\u003e D\/ A Bb C D E F G A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm – mysterious – dreamy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitch collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heptatonic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phrygian (tonal centre on the first note) or Aeolian (tonal centre on the ding, natural minor)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemitone intervals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-1-2-2-2-3-2-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonal centre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ding or first note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription of the D Kurd handpan scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kurd tuning can be regarded as the natural-minor variation among handpan scales. Its particularly harmonious arrangement of notes makes it especially suitable for beginners. It supports everything from calm, meditative and melancholic passages to powerful and joyful playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this scale can sound deeply sentimental, cheerful musical impressions are also possible. Major triads can be formed starting on the second and third notes. Playing those two notes simultaneously creates tension; you can also use this tension deliberately to enhance the subsequent release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKurd was one of the earliest seven-note scales tuned into handpans and became widely known through numerous viral videos online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins and music theory of the Kurd handpan scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKurd takes its name from the Arabic\/Turkish maqam Kurd. When the tonal centre is considered to be the first note of the circle, the sequence follows a Phrygian mode, distinguished by a semitone between the first and second scale degrees. This interval contributes to the scale’s mysterious sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is, however, an ambiguity: the ding sits a perfect fifth below the first note and acts as a second tonal centre, shifting the perception to Aeolian (natural minor). Depending on how you play, you can alternate between a natural-minor and a Phrygian character, from calm and meditative to melancholic, powerful or joyful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other minor variations (such as Celtic Minor or Integral), Kurd features a perfect-fifth leap from the ding to the first note. With the ding as tonal centre, the subsequent notes provide the steps of a natural minor (Aeolian) scale. Kurd's distinctive feature is the semitone between the first and second notes, also found in the maqam Kurd (compare Semai Kurd) and the Phrygian mode. Phrygian sounds are used in jazz, psychedelic rock, flamenco, fado and classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePossible note sequences for D Kurd\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e9-note sequence: D\/ A Bb C D E F G A\u003cbr\u003e11-note sequence: D\/ (F G) A Bb C D E F G A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich handpan scales work well with D Kurd?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for improvising together:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/stimmung_sabye-ashakiran+basis_f?sort_by=manual\"\u003eF Sabye (Relative key)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/basis_f+stimmung_major?sort_by=manual\"\u003eF Major (Relative key)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/basis_d+stimmung_celtic-minor-amara?sort_by=manual\"\u003eD Celtic Minor \/ Amara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eG Celtic Minor \/ Amara\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/basis_d+stimmung_aeolian?sort_by=manual\"\u003eD Aeolian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBb Aegean\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eD Equinox\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eD Magic Voyage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/basis_d+stimmung_integral?sort_by=manual\"\u003eD Integral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eD Pygmy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable for composing together:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/basis_a2+stimmung_celtic-minor-amara?sort_by=manual\"\u003eA Celtic Minor \/ Amara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/basis_a2+stimmung_hijaz?sort_by=manual\"\u003eA Hijaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eC Kurd\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/collections\/handpan-store\/stimmung_celtic-minor-amara+basis_c?sort_by=manual\"\u003eC Celtic Minor \/ Amara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eF Ragadesh\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Handpan.World","offers":[{"title":"9 \/ 440 Hz","offer_id":52600365580554,"sku":"HPW-D9KUS1-Evo-Beg","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ 432 Hz","offer_id":53986960048394,"sku":"HPW-D9KUS2-Evo-Beg","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ 440 Hz","offer_id":52600365678858,"sku":"HPW-D11KUS1-Evo-beg","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ 432 Hz","offer_id":53986960081162,"sku":"HPW-D11KUS2-Evo-beg","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0409\/7949\/7128\/files\/Horayzon-Hochwertige-Edelstahl-Top-Beginner-Evolution-Handpan-g_nstig-Kaufen.webp?v=1793054880","url":"https:\/\/www.handpan.world\/en\/products\/guenstige-evolution-einsteiger-handpan-drum-beginner-d-kurd-edelstahl","provider":"Handpan.World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}