The Orvella Handpan – D Minor | 9, 10, 12 & 14 Notes

The Orvella Handpan

Geometric Beauty. Expressive by Nature.

Discover the Sonara Orvella, a D Minor handpan whose distinctive appearance is matched by an inviting, expressive musical character. Its warm champagne-colored steel surface is decorated with a constellation of small, silver-toned geometric squares, creating a subtle play of texture and light around each carefully shaped tone field. A dark rim provides a clean contrast, while the smooth silver-colored underside completes its refined design.

From the first gentle fingertip strike, Orvella encourages you to slow down, listen and explore. Its D Minor note layout lends itself to flowing melodies, expressive improvisation, rhythmic patterns and quiet moments of musical reflection.

An Intuitive D Minor Sound

The Orvella is built around the expressive vocabulary of D Minor (D Kurd-style note layouts): a deep central D3 ding surrounded by notes that can be combined into graceful phrases and repeating melodic patterns. Explore spacious single notes, alternate between hands, or create more layered rhythmic sequences as your confidence grows.

Choose Your Note Configuration

Select from 9, 10, 12 or 14 notes to match your playing style and desired musical range. The note listings below include the central ding and follow the corresponding tuning diagrams.

9 Notes — Focused and Intuitive

Notes: D3, A3, Bb3 (A#3), C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4.

An approachable configuration with a focused melodic range, ideal for discovering handpan fundamentals, simple compositions and naturally flowing improvisations.

10 Notes — More Room to Create

Notes: D3, A3, Bb3 (A#3), C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5.

Building on the 9-note arrangement, the additional C5 expands the upper register, opening up fresh melodic connections without sacrificing an intuitive layout.

12 Notes — Extended Melodic Expression

Notes: D3, A3, Bb3 (A#3), C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5, D5, F5.

The 12-note version broadens your melodic vocabulary with higher notes, supporting more varied phrases, transitions and musical development.

14 Notes — Explore Both Sides

Top-side notes (12): D3, A3, Bb3 (A#3), C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5, D5, F5.

Bottom-side notes (2): F3, G3.

With 12 notes on the playing surface and two additional notes beneath the instrument, this extended-range configuration brings fresh melodic possibilities and new approaches to hand coordination and arrangement.

Bb and A# are enharmonic spellings of the same pitch. Notes are listed by pitch rather than their physical positions around the instrument.

432 Hz or 440 Hz — Your Preferred Tuning

Each note configuration is available with a choice of 432 Hz or 440 Hz tuning reference. Choose 440 Hz for compatibility with the commonly used concert-pitch standard, or select 432 Hz if you prefer a slightly lower overall tuning reference. Both options retain the character of the chosen note layout.

A Finish That Feels as Distinctive as It Looks

Orvella's champagne-colored playing surface is covered with fine silver-toned square motifs that follow the curvature of the shell. Light shifts gently across the metallic surface and its rounded tone fields, revealing a refined geometric design. The dark rim and smooth, silver-colored lower shell offer a balanced, understated finish.

Made for Musical Exploration

Whether you're learning your first patterns or looking for an instrument with a wider creative range, Orvella rewards a gentle and curious approach. Use fingertip strikes to develop flowing melodies, alternating rhythms and personal compositions. Its intuitive D Minor character makes it suitable for solo exploration, relaxed music-making and expressive acoustic sessions.

Features

• Scale: D Minor / D Kurd-style layout
• Configurations: 9, 10, 12 or 14 notes, including the central ding
• Extended range: 14-note version has two additional bottom-side notes (F3 and G3)
• Tuning options: 432 Hz or 440 Hz
• Finish: Champagne metallic top with silver-toned geometric square pattern
• Underside: Smooth silver-colored metallic finish
• Playing style: Melodic, intuitive and meditative
• Player level: Beginner to intermediate; extended configurations also offer more notes for developing players

Let Every Note Lead Somewhere New

The Sonara Orvella brings together expressive D Minor melodies and a memorable geometric finish. Choose the range that speaks to your playing style and turn each session into a moment of discovery.