Mudra D Aegean 20

The Mudra D Aegean 20 is a handpan for players who want to venture beyond familiar territory. The Aegean scale is one of the most distinctive and captivating in the handpan world - a wide, mysterious sound that blends Eastern and Western musical traditions into something entirely its own. This instrument delivers that sound with an extraordinary range, opening up harmonic and melodic possibilities that few handpans can match.

For Intermediate and Advanced Players

The Aegean scale is built around the F# Lydian mode and rooted in D, giving it a character that is simultaneously open and searching - spacious and luminous, yet carrying an undercurrent of mystery that pulls the listener in. It is not a scale that sounds like anything else. Its intervals create an almost cinematic quality, equally suited to deep meditative playing, dynamic rhythmic exploration, and expressive solo performance.

The 20-note layout extends this experience far beyond a standard configuration.  Whether you are approaching the Aegean scale for the first time or returning to it with years of experience, the Mudra D Aegean 20 offers something new at every session.

What’s in the Box?

• Mudra D Aegean 20
• Bag of Your Choice: A convenient and stylish way to carry your handpan.
• Handpan Care Pack: Everything you need to keep your instrument in top condition.(currently not included for orders from the US).
• Care Instructions: Easy-to-follow guidelines for maintaining your handpan.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 53 cm
• Height: 26 cm
• Weight: 4.5 kg

Technical Details

• Scale: Aegean
• Key: F# Lydian
• Top side notes: D3, F#3, A3, C#4, D4, F#4, G#4, A4, C#5, D5, F#5, G#5, A5,
• Bottom side notes: Bb2, E3, G#3, B3, E4, B4, E5, 
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Standard Pitch: 440 Hz

Sound and Build

Every Mudra handpan is crafted from their own developed stainless steel - a material selected and developed specifically for its acoustic properties. The result is a sound that is clear, consistent, and velvety, with beautiful harmonics, a warm fundamental tone, and a sustain that fills the room. The surface finish is precise and smooth, with a tactile quality that responds naturally to different playing techniques.

The Aegean scale produces a sound that is wide and mysterious - at once meditative and dynamic. Its Lydian character gives it a natural brightness and lift, while the D root anchors it with warmth and gravitas. The Mudra D Aegean 20 is capable of expressing everything from quietly luminous solo passages to rich, harmonically layered compositions. No two notes feel like they don't belong.

Each Mudra handpan is individually handcrafted and passes through a meticulous tuning process before leaving the workshop - ensuring that every note, overtone, and resonance meets the maker's exacting standards.

About Mudra Handpan

Mudra Handpan was founded by Rafael Ortega, a musician and builder from Brazil whose journey to the handpan began after years as a music producer, composer, and explorer of acoustics and psychoacoustics. His first encounter with the instrument reignited a passion for music in its purest form - and led him to study its fabrication from the ground up.

Today, Mudra is one of the most respected handpan makers worldwide, with instruments played by professional musicians and artists worldwide. Mudra also develops and supplies its own shells for makers worldwide under the Mira brand - a further testament to the technical precision and materials knowledge that underpins everything the workshop produces.

Additional Notes

• The visual appearance may differ slightly from the example image, as each Mudra handpan is individually handcrafted.
• Surface finish may show minor natural variations — this does not affect sound or tuning.