Sela Nomo D Kurd 9+3

The difference lies in the three bottom notes: C3, F3 and G3, positioned on the underside of the instrument. On the standard 9-tone model (SEHP400), the tonal range starts at the fundamental note D3. The 9+3 adds three lower notes to that, of which the C3 — a whole tone below the fundamental — is the most distinctive. This gives you the ability to create melodies with greater depth and room for contrast, something you simply cannot play on a standard entry-level model. For anyone wanting more playing possibilities right away without stepping up to a more expensive model, the 9+3 is the logical choice. The D Kurd tuning itself is a deliberate choice as an entry-level scale: the D minor scale is versatile, ranging from calm and meditative to powerful, plays intuitively without any music theory knowledge, and sounds great both as a solo instrument and alongside a tongue drum, guitar or other handpans.