Handpan - E Amara – Mutant 20 Notes - By MAG Instruments
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MAG Instruments handpans are created by master tuners in the MAG workshop according to the highest musical and technical standards, using a strict quality control system.
Tonefields: 20
Notes:
(C3, D3), E3 / (F#3, G3, A3), B3, (C4), D4, E4, F#4, G4, A4, B4, (C5), D5, E5, F#5, G5, A5
About the Amara Scale
The Amara scale is similar to Kurd but omits the 6th degree of the minor scale, creating a more open and airy sound.
In this Mutant 20 version, the missing 6th (C) is placed on the bottom, allowing:
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Full natural minor experience
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Retention of original Amara brightness on top
Sound Characteristics
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Bright and clear
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More spacious and airy than Kurd
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Maintains minor tonality with lighter atmosphere
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Excellent for smooth melodies and rhythmic playing
Structure
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Similar to Kurd but without the 6th degree
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Extended bottom notes restore full minor capability
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Beginner-friendly with depth for advanced players
Ideal For
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Melodic mainstream playing
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Meditation
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Yoga classes
D Kurd Scale (Most Popular Tuning Worldwide)
Positioning:
Best choice for beginners and widely used in handpan schools.
Mood Keywords:
Intense · Melancholic · Mysterious · Emotional · Reflective · Uplifting
About the Kurd Scale
The Kurd scale is one of the most popular handpan tunings worldwide due to its rich, emotional minor sound that is both expressive and approachable.
Sound Characteristics
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Deeply melancholic and soulful
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Flexible enough to introduce bright major chord contrasts
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Warm and natural minor tonality
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Suitable for emotional storytelling
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Works for reflective, meditative, and uplifting moods
Structure
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Even the 10-note version includes all notes of the natural minor scale
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Logical layout makes understanding intervals and chords easy
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Ideal for beginners and experienced players
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Extended versions with bottom notes offer wider pitch range
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