Mudra D Kurd 19

The Mudra D Kurd 19 is a masterfully crafted handpan built around the world's most beloved scale and expanded to a level of musical richness that few instruments can match. With 19 notes spread across top and bottom, this instrument takes the expressive depth of the D Kurd and opens it into a full, immersive sonic landscape. Warm, soulful, and endlessly versatile, it is a handpan for players who want everything this scale has to offer.

For Beginners and Advanced Players Alike

The Kurd scale is probably the most popular handpan tuning worldwide, and for a good reason. Even a standard 10-note Kurd contains all notes of the natural minor scale - making it immediately complete and deeply expressive from the very first session. Its layout is logical, its intervals are intuitive, and it supports a wide range of moods, from deeply reflective to bright and uplifting.

This 19-note configuration, the D Kurd goes significantly further. It enables complex chord voicings, layered melodies, and the kind of dynamic, full-bodied playing that turns a solo performance into something truly captivating. Whether you are just starting your handpan journey or pushing the limits of what the instrument can do, the Mudra D Kurd 19 grows with you at every stage.

What’s in the Box?

• Mudra D Kurd 19
• 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: Kurd
• Key: D minor
• Top side notes:  D3, A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5, D5, E5
• Bottom side notes: Bb2, C3, F3, G3, F5, G5, A5
• 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 D Kurd scale is deeply melancholic and soulful, yet flexible enough to introduce bright major chords for striking contrast. Its natural minor tone makes it ideal for emotional storytelling, meditative playing, and live performance in equal measure. Six complete triads allow for wide harmonic and rhythmic creativity, while the central D ding anchors every note with warmth and depth. With 19 notes, the instrument covers a pitch range that opens the door to full arrangements, expansive improvisation, and music that feels genuinely complete.

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.