B Kurd Handpan


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RAV Vast B Kurd is a scale with a Middle-Eastern origin. Unlike the majority of our ravs, this one is a 10 notes handpan. Being named after Kurdish music culture, the B Kurd recreates the tradition of dramatic and nostalgic melodies. Kurds, being exceptional bards, led a nomadic lifestyle, travelling from one village to another.
The additional note gives more opportunities for improvisation. That’s one of the main reasons why experienced musicians desire this very scale. In addition, the B Kurd rav has a minor voice and amazing cadence of the melodies. The B Kurd is great for composing melancholic ethnic songs as well as mesmerizing and romantic pieces.
The B Kurd drum works perfectly solo. However, it may be paired with many RAV Vasts and a whole number of other musical instruments. Thus, if you want to take part in a jam session, this is the best scale to choose.
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How to place an order?1. Choose a tuning (scale) you like the best and press "add to cart";
2. Don't forget a case for your new buddy! You can choose different colours :)
3. In your cart, click "Checkout";
4. Type in your Shipping Address. Make sure to include your phone number so delivery will be convenient and smooth.
Part Payment plan
You can pay for your RAV in instalments. The minimum amount for the first instalment is $100 but it may be more if you want. If you want to use the Part Payment plan, please, contact us via live chat in the lower right corner or by email: hi@ravvast.com
Worldwide delivery
We ship around the world. Standard DHL shipping is 11-15 days. If you want to receive the instrument faster, you can choose DHL Express (8-11days). Delivery time depends on the destination country.
Waiting time
If tuning is not in stock, the waiting time will be 2-5 weeks long after placing the order.
Customs clearance fee and other taxes
You may have to pay the customs clearance fee when your order comes. Please check your country's import policy to find out the amount of the fee and the other taxes.
Safety
Our packaging is durable and damage-proof. We guarantee your RAV Vast will be delivered to you safe and sound.
When creating B Kurd, we were inspired by Kurdish music. That is why the scale has an ethnic feel that provides melancholic and elegiac mood. The Kurds used to create long, dramatic and nostalgic songs while returning to summer pastures along mountain paths. And still, B Kurd RAV Vast is not too moody and dark. On the contrary, this steel tongue drum represents a unique balance between light and darkness.
B Kurd is a diatonic minor scale with an extra note on the top – two steel tongues are cut out within the same area. The Ding is tuned in B2, and the rest tongues are in the 3rd and 4th octaves. Although the drum is tuned in B minor, you can also get the D major scale when ignoring the Ding. Thus, the B Kurd tongue drum price is fair enough – almost two scales in one.
The B Kurd embodies the B Celtic scale with an extra half-step on the bottom (F#3-G3). So the B Kurd is actually the B Celtic scale except for the second note, which turns it to the B Kurd and changes the sound completely.
The B Kurd has two half-tones: F#3-G3 and C#4-D4. Due to this detail, a lot of chords and versatile note combinations are available on this scale. There are many dyads and triads you can experiment with playing them in different sequences. However, some players can find it difficult to incorporate minor sounding notes, so keep it in mind when choosing your steel tongue drum.
For whom this scale will work
The B Kurd is a scale designed for players with an advanced level of skills. Nevertheless, if you are a beginner who feels a strong connection with this scale and are ready to dive into learning the techniques, you can take the B Kurd. Of course, it will be a little bit more challenging than the D Major or B RUS scales, but at the same time, it will become your strong motivation for self-growth and your skills’ development.
Experienced players will also highly evaluate the B Kurd scale because it’s the scale you would not get tired of quickly. The additional note provides a bigger room for improvisation and composing both in major and minor tuning. Suppose you feel that you have enough experience and are ready to move to another mastery level of playing a hand drum with a broader range of notes. In that case, the B Kurd should be your choice!
Since it is primarily a minor scale, B Kurd can become a good accompaniment in yoga or meditation sessions. Especially appealing, it will sound at the riverside or in the mountains – just as if Kurds continue their journey home, having high hopes for the future.
It’s a perfect scale if you plan to perform together with other musicians as it can easily be paired with a good number of modern musical instruments. The B Kurd sounds perfectly with a whole bunch of the RAV drums, including the B Celtic Minor, B Celtic Double Ding, B RUS and D Major. Two B Kurd drums will also be an excellent match. In addition, it will sound in harmony with the E Low Pygmy, B Arabian Night and the B Onoleo.
Not to miss the time while you are waiting for your B Kurd rav delivery, you can start practising in our virtual player.
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Hi beautiful stranger,
If you’re about to buy a steel drum I would really recommend this website and the rav vast team. They help you trough each state of choosing which one is made for you. You can ask a lot of questions, day and night they’re here to help. Take your time to choose which sound is for you, follow your guts, they’re always right. If you’re doubting about the price, you can pay in parts so I would say just go for it. Love, Manou |
just wish to say that my rav vast B Kurd safely and in perfect condition I started to play with it immediately and as promised I surely was not disappointed, after playing for about a week now and getting a feel for my new B Kurd the sound is amazing and the build quality of this instrument is absolutely first class, your team at Rav Labs should be extremely proud of the product you produce I wish to forward my gratitude to your team for your excellence in manufacturing such a beautiful instrument and I look forward to many years of making beautiful music with my new B Kurd, much appreciation Luke, Australia.
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I just wish to say that my rav vast B Kurd arrived yesterday safely and in perfect condition I started to play with it immediately and as promised I surely was not disappointed the sound is amazing and the build quality of this instrument is absolutely first class, your team at Rav Labs should be extremely proud of the product you produce I wish to forward my gratitude to your team for your excellence in manufacturing such a beautiful instrument and I look forward to many years of making music with my new B Kurd, much appreciation Luke from Australia
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I absolutely love my B Kurd RAV Vast. The choice of scale was easy for me because melodically and harmonically, I needed to hear that G half step. I listened to all the scales and when I heard the B Kurd, I knew immediately that it was the one for me. The low G half step that completes the scale can provide tension, dissonance, and a broadened harmonic structure. It greatly enhances the musical capabilities of the instrument. It just arrived a couple of days ago and I can't stop playing it! The bright D major and A major chords on the high end balance the overall minor sound in such a satisfying way. My husband loves the rich tone, which is a good thing since he's being subjected to so much of my playing! The Rav Vasts sound great on the recordings I've heard, but the live sound is even more rich and resonant. I'm so happy that it's finally here and totally delighted with mine. It's perfect.
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The beauty of these drums is literally breathtaking. They look like some sort of precious extra terrestrial technology, so slick and perfect. The sound doesn't compare to that of any other instrument, and is way more beautiful than the sounds produced by the virtual player on this website. I recommend this drum 100%.
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hello Alexandra, i have just received my third RAV. all is correct. the rav are very well protected, and were arrived in a very good state. the delivery from TNT was good. , it was perfect. you have a good team.
i am begining with the rav, so i cant tell nothing about it. i have choose this one hearing it on video of the net. it seems to sound well. now that i have it at home and that i have tested it. wouahou ! the souns is incredible. hearing it in live , compared at the sound on the net, is just marvellous. thank you |
I bought the B kurd and it arrived only about 5 days later.
I love the instrument:)) Its fantastically crafted and sounds so beautiful! Highly recommend it. Also shout out to the CS team from the Rav Vast store. Great service you get when you need help!:) |
I got my B Kurd two weeks ago... ahhh, much to say! That's a real piece of art, indeed. It's carved with much precision and beautifully painted. That brass ring around really puts the finishing touches, wonderful!
Its sound is just amazing!! So deep, melodic and long-lasting. While hitting the center note you feel your whole body vibrating that makes you close your eyes. That's a cure for all diseases. :) Really easy to play - it all goes intuitively. I think there is no wrong way to play it and that makes it so cool. Just like "grab and enjoy!". If you read this and still hesitate, don't think too much... just get one! :) Thank you Rav Vast Team for delivering me a New Friend! Love, Chris |
Both the looks and the music that the instrument possess is mesmerizing, just like all RAV Vast scales.
I personally chose this scale because it offers the greatest diversity both in number of tones and tonal structure. It allows you to play free-style and meditation-wise but it also contains a great base of chords and progressions for more standard song-like melodies. One can also manage to create a lot of song covers on this scale. On the technical side, the RAV Vast support team were excellent for communication and the item arrived in quite fast. All in all, if you are looking for that one RAV instrument which will be both a challenge and pleasure, I highly recommend the B Kurd. |
from Japan
I love RAV Vast, I am grad to meet B Kurd :D Its lovely, very dear and fantastic instrument. |