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Handpan D-Kurd, 9 tones - Obsidian Black
The Panaraya Obsidian Black is an instrument for anyone who appreciates versatility, balance, and tonal depth. Tuned in the popular D-Kurd tuning with nine pitch fields, it offers a harmonious yet powerful soundscape suitable for both meditative and rhythmic playing styles. Its sound is rich and round, with a balanced reverberation—not too short, not too long, but just right for expressing musical ideas with clarity and presence.
This handpan is a true all-rounder: It responds sensitively to delicate touches, but also easily supports more dynamic playing styles. Its tonal balance makes it particularly suitable for players seeking flexibility and richness of sound in an instrument—whether for solo improvisations, sonic journeys, or playing with others.
- Tuning: D-Kurd (440 Hz)
- Number of tone fields: 9
- Material: Stainless steel
- Delivery includes carrying case and protective hard shell
The Pan Balance Method
Pan Balance is our music therapy method, which combines the soothing sounds of the handpan with the neuroscientifically based insights of bilateral stimulation (BLS). At its core is the ability of music to regulate not only emotionally but also physiologically. Whereas conventional bilateral stimulation often works through visual or cognitive stimuli, Pan Balance relies on a holistic, auditory approach: vibrations that reach the body and harmonic overtones that directly address the nervous system. The result: healing emotional wounds at a deep level of consciousness. Pan Balance has three key advantages:
Parasympathetic activation
The gentle sound waves of the handpan promote activation of the parasympathetic nervous system—the part of our autonomic nervous system responsible for rest, relaxation, and regeneration. Unlike purely motor neuron or visual stimulation, a profound bottom-up effect occurs: heart rate variability and blood pressure normalize, stress reactions subside more quickly, and the body naturally returns to a state of safety and balance.
Deactivation of the amygdala
The amygdala, the brain's "alarm center," is often overactivated during stress and trauma. While visual methods target top-down regulation through cognitive load, the handpan works more directly on the limbic system. The sounds, which are perceived as positive and safe, create a resonance that dampens the amygdala's hyperactivity. This not only creates distraction but also establishes a genuine, calming counterpoint—particularly valuable for people suffering from hyperarousal or inner tension.
Memory reconsolidation
Memories are "stored" anew each time they are recalled. This process of reconsolidation is particularly healing when it takes place in an emotionally safe and positive context. Pan Balance uses the handpan as precisely this element: The traumatic memory is not only embedded in a safe framework, but is also linked to a calming, positive sensory experience. This allows the memory to integrate not only as "past," but also to take on a new, relieving meaning.