Description
The Handpan Melodinng – 12 Notes in D Kurd is the all-top, full-melody member of our premium Melodinng line — a 12-note handpan in D Kurd (D minor) where every note sits on the upper playing surface for an even, articulate, fast-responding voice. It bridges our meditative Melodinng 9-note D Kurd and the bass-extended 15-note D Kurd, giving you a wider melodic range without the deep bottom-shell bass.
Like every handpan, it is formed from two domed shells of premium stainless steel joined at the rim. The top shell carries a central doum note ringed by eleven hand-hammered tone fields, each tuned to its fundamental, octave and compound fifth; the lower shell holds the gu port that shapes the instrument’s resonance. Stainless steel keeps the surface naturally rust-resistant and stable as conditions change, so the tuning holds from the studio to the stage.
Playing a 12-note handpan in D Kurd
The D Kurd scale — D minor with a natural seventh — is the world’s most-played handpan scale, loved for its calm, forgiving, meditative character. On this 12-note handpan in D Kurd, the same twelve notes that form the top surface of our 15-note Melodinng are voiced as a complete instrument in their own right: a bright, focused top end with enough range for full melodies, ostinatos and layered composition, all within easy reach of the hands.
| Instrument | Handpan |
| Brand / line | Melodinng |
| Scale | D Kurd (D minor) |
| Notes | 12 — all on the top playing surface (central doum + 11 tone fields) |
| Note list | D3 · A3, A♯3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5, D5, E5 |
| Tuning | 440 Hz |
| Material | Premium stainless steel |
| Diameter | 58 cm |
| Height | 28 cm |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Included | Hard cargo case |
| SKU | MLK-12 |
A bright, even handpan voice
With all twelve notes on the top shell, the 12-note Melodinng speaks with a clear attack and quick note-to-note response. Each field is tuned so its octave and compound fifth bloom over the fundamental, giving the shimmering, sustained overtone halo handpans are loved for. The result is a focused, melodic top end — articulate enough for fast playing and intricate phrasing, yet warm and forgiving enough to drift into long, meditative resonance for sound therapy and mindfulness practice.
Who it is for
This is the choice for players who have outgrown a 9-note handpan and want more melodic range, yet prefer every note on the playing surface rather than the deep bottom-shell bass of the 15-note model. Its even, articulate response suits daily practice, busking, stage performance and studio recording, while its meditative D Kurd voice is equally at home in sound healing, yoga and ambient work. It sits within our wider sound healing instruments family; to compare scales and price points, browse the full handpan collection.
Care, case and what is included
Premium stainless steel is forgiving, but a little care preserves its tone. Wipe the surface with a dry microfiber cloth after playing and apply a light handpan oil occasionally, especially in humid or coastal climates. Keep it out of direct sun and intense heat, and store and travel with it in a padded case. This Melodinng ships with a protective hard cargo case included — a €219 value — so the instrument is ready to travel from the day it arrives.
Every Melodinng is checked for tuning accuracy, sustain and finish at our Brisighella, Italy showroom before it ships. Worldwide shipping & 15-day return.
