Many harmonic possibilities with intuitive natural chord progression.
Popular scale
Easy to play with other handpan
Good to play with other instruments.
Styles : From dreamy to mystical to happy and hopeful
Mysterious and meditative, the Kurd scale is among the most popular Hand Pan Scales ever made as it is basically a full minor scale.
The Kurd scale is a full natural minor handpan scale, which means it has all the notes in the key of D minor. It is also sometimes referred to as Aeolian mode in western music theory. This mysterious and meditative scale is among the most popular handpan scales ever made.
The Kurd scale can be played on a handpan by following the notes in the key of D minor (D, A, Bb, C, E, F, G, A). The layout of the notes on the drum can impact how you play them, so it's essential to familiarize yourself with the handpan's note placement.
The Kurd scale is known for its mysterious and meditative sound. It offers a peaceful and insistent scale that can evoke a wide range of emotions, from tension and darkness to brightness and joy. This versatility makes it a popular choice for handpan players of all skill levels.
The Kurd scale has gained popularity in part due to early viral videos by Hang Massive, Daniel Waples, and David Swarup, which showcased the captivating sound of D minor handpans. Additionally, Sam Maher's viral video of a C# Kurd, also referred to as "Annaziska," has further popularized the scale.
Kurd Scale:
C#3 Minor Kurd (9 Note) - C#3-Ab3 A3 B3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4 Ab4
C#3 Minor Kurd (10 Note) - C#3-Ab3 A3 B3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4 Ab4 B4
C#3 Minor Kurd (11 Note) - C#3-Ab3 A3 B3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4 Ab4 A4 B4
C#3 Minor Kurd (12 Note) - C#3-Ab3 A3 B3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4 Ab4 A4 B4 C#5
D3 Minor Kurd (9 Note) - D3-A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4
D3 Minor Kurd (10 Note) - D3-A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 C5
D3 Minor Kurd (12 Note) - D3-A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 C5 D5 E5
D3 Minor Kurd (10+2 Note) - D3-(F3 G3) A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 C5
D3 Minor Kurd (9+4 Note) - D3-(F3 G3) A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 (C5 D5)
D3 Minor kurd (11+2 Note) - D3-(F3 G3) A3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 C5 D5