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Click on "Hear It!" to hear what that type of instrument sounds like, click "See It" to see a youtube video of someone playing that type of instrument. The actual instruments for sale are like the ones pictured, but because these are all hand-made instruments, there may be some variation in their design and shape. Email dan@offbeatimports.com about any questions about the specific instruments for sale. |
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Duduk (aka Mey) The Duduk or Mey, is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. Made from Plum wood, it has a sound similar to a clarinet or alto-sax. I found it to be easier to play than the Zurna, and it has a more subtile sound that works well in a group setting. It consists of three parts . Ana Gövde (main part), Kamis (reed) and Kiskac (clip). The clips mounted to the end of the reed and can be pushed up and down on the reed thus enabling tuning by providing one note variation in the sound.
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Kemence w/ bow Hand made Kemence with bow. Appx 23 inches by 4 inches. Carved from Maple wood. This well-crafted Turkish violin is a good quality instrument for the intermediate or serious beginner student.
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Zurna - Mother of Pearl This Zurna is a Turkish wind instrument fashioned from Apricot wood with mother of pearl. It has a sound similar to a clarinet or alto-sax. Because of its strong sound, the Zurna is generally played in the open air, on occasions such as village weddings and holiday celebrations to accompany dancers. Comes complete with a reed.
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Ney - Turkish Flute The Turkish Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Middle Eastern music. This ancient instrument dates back to Egyptian times, about 4,500–5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest musical instruments still in use. The ney consists of a piece of hollow cane with six finger holes and one thumb hole. A highly skilled Ney player can reach more than three octaves.
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Zurna - Apricot Wood This Zurna is a Turkish wind instrument fashioned from Apricot wood with a sound similar to a clarinet or alto-sax. Because of its strong sound, the Zurna is generally played in the open air, on occasions such as village weddings and holiday celebrations to accompany dancers. Comes complete with a reed.
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Kabak Kemence (Kemane) w/ bow Hand made Turkish 3-string violin with bow from Istanbul. 23" x 5". Hand-painted blue and green design on body.
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Classical Kemence w/ bow Hand made Classical Kemence with mother of pearl fingerboard. 16 inches by 6 inches. Top is made of spruce wood and the back is apricot. This pro-level instrument makes a wonderful sound. It is played by pressing on the fretboard next to the strings. This kemence is played in the black sea region of Turkey and is used largely in Turkish classical music. |
Kaval - Spotted Red The Kaval is a Turkish wind instrument with a sound similar to a flute. Its sound range is about 2.5-3 octaves. It is widely used instrument in the folk music groups of today and can be used as a solo instrument within an ensemble. This is an easy instrument to learn as it plays similar to a recorder.
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Kemence w/ bow Hand made Kemence with bow. Appx 23 inches by 4 inches. Carved from Maple wood. This well-crafted Turkish violin is a good quality instrument for the intermediate or serious beginner student. |
Classical Kemence w/ bow Hand made Classical Kemence with bow. 16 inches by 6 inches. Top is made of spruce wood and the back is apricot. This pro-level instrument makes a wonderful sound. It is played by pressing on the fretboard next to the strings. This kemence is played in the black sea region of Turkey and is used largely in Turkish classical music.
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Saz - 6 String w/ soft case Hand made Turkish 6-string Saz from Istanbul. Played like a guitar, the Saz is used in Fasil (Turkish gypsy) music. The bowl is made from Paddock-Walnut, the face from Spruce, with Maple pegs, and a Hornbeam keyboard & neck. 50 cm in length from bridge to nut, 14 cm wide, and a 25 cm bowl; for a total length of 75 cm.
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Kaval - Spotted Yellow The Kaval is a Turkish wind instrument with a sound similar to a flute. Its sound range is about 2.5-3 octaves. It is widely used instrument in the folk music groups of today and can be used as a solo instrument within an ensemble. This is an easy instrument to learn as it plays similar to a recorder.
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Kemence w/ bow Hand made Kemence with bow. Appx 23 inches by 4 inches. Carved from Maple wood. This well-crafted Turkish violin is a good quality instrument for the intermediate or serious beginner student. |
Kemence w/ bow Hand made Kemence with bow. Appx 23 inches by 4 inches. Carved from Maple wood. This hand-crafted Turkish violin is a good playable instrument for a beginning student or someone who is just curious.
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Kabak Kemence (Kemane) w/ bow Hand made Turkish 3-string violin with bow from Istanbul. 19" x 5". Hand-painted purple and green design on body.
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