When talking about Turkish musical styles, let's start with the fundamentals - instruments. Below I have listed the main instruments typically included within a Turkish band for oryantal dance and some instruments used for regional folk dance compositions. Comment below if you think that I've missed any.
Electronic - Keyboard String Instruments - Saz, (most popular lute like instrument - see image below) Baglama, Kanun (played on the lap), Violin Bow Instruments - Kabak Kemane, Karadeniz Kemencesi (Black Sea folk musical instrument) Wind Instruments - Zurna (commonly played with the Davul), Kaval, Ney, Clarinet (all flute style instruments), Tulum (bagpipe) Percussion - Davul, (large drum played using sticks) Nagara (small hand played drum), Tef, (tambourine) Kasik (spoon). Tabla, Darbuka, Brass – Zill (finger cymbal)
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4/27/2018 10:16:42 am
For some reason that I cannot explain, I am really amazed of the Turkish musical instruments. The style of every instrument most especially, the instruments used for folk dance are quite exquisite and unique. I really love how the Ancient Turkish people created those instruments because it's truly amazing. Honestly, I have seen some instruments personally but I haven't tried it. I tried searching and watching videos of people playing those different musical instruments and it sounds pretty good. I hope that someday I can play some of their musical instruments.
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