Music History & Instruments

Written histories of music, composers and traditional instruments.

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Asik Veysel

This magnificent album is composed of two CD's. In the first CD it is possible to listen well-known songs of Asik Veysel. The most of the records in the second CD are the first time publishing of the…

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Maftirim

Maftirim is a musical form which originated from the interaction of Jewish and Muslim Sufis in 16th century. Aziz Senol Fİliz, Birol Yayla and Taner Sayacıoğlu performed the best examples of the…

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Neyzen Tevfik

The most famous reed flute player, Neyzen Tevfik reaches us through the millennium with excellent performance. We ship it to anywhere in the world within one business day, Click Here Now to Claim…

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Sultan Composers

Leaving aside the political personalities of the Ottoman ruler-composer, the album offers a view of their musical achievement. A valuable piece for your collection. (Booklet included.) We ship it to…

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An Album of Turkish History for the Piano

This is a highly recommended album for people who are interested in Turkish History in the piano. Aydin Karlibel performs his best in Donizetti Pacha's, Mozart's, Beethoven's marches and more. We…

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Bağlama

Bağlama is the most commonly used string folk instrument in Turkey. It takes different names according to the regions and according to its size such as Bağlama, Divan Sazı, Bozuk, Çöğür, Kopuz…

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Çifte

Çifte is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. It is made by tying two reed pipes side by side. Two small reed pieces which produce the sound are added to the ends of both reeds. These two…

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Çığırtma

Çığırtma is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. Çığıtrma is made from the wing bone of the eagle. It is known to be used mostly by the shepherds and is an almost forgotten instument today. It…

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Davul

Davul (drum) is the oldest known percussion instrument. It can be in different sizes and is generally used in open spaces on occasions such as weddings, folk dances or differeent ceremonies. It…

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Kabak Kemane

Kabak Kemane is a bowed Turkish folk instument. Shows variation according to regions and its form. It is known that instruments known as Kabak, Kemane, Iklığ, Rabab, Hegit at Hatay province, Rubaba…

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Karadeniz Kemençesi

Karadeniz Kemençesi is a bowed Turkish folk instruments. As can be surmised from its name it is an instrument widely used in the Black Sea Region. Its body is made from mulberry, plum and juniper…

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Spoon

Kaşık (spoon) is a Turkish percussion instrument. The ones made from boxwood are particularly favored. The handles are taken between the fingers and the oval parts are held towards the inside of the…

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Kaval

Kaval is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. It is populary known as the instrument of the shepherds. It is also called Guval and Kuval in different regions. The belief that the shepherd…

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Mey

Mey is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. It consists of three parts . Ana Gövde (main part), Kamış (reed) and Kıskaç (clip). The clips mounted to the end of the reed and can be pushed up…

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Sipsi

Sipsi which is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type is made from bone, wood or reed. The reed ones are more common. It has a second smaller part at the end which is made of reed that produces…

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Tar

Tar is a Turkish folk instrument played with a plectrum (tezene). It is widely used in the kars region. It is also a commonly used instrument in Azerbeijan, ıran, uzbekistan and Georgia. Its body is…

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Tef

Tef (tambourine) is a Turkish percussion instrument. It consists of a metal or wooden hoop over which a skin is stretched. There are two types of tambourines, with or without the cymbals. Zilli Tef /…

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Tulum

Tulum (bagpipe) is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. It consists of three parts with Deri Kısmı (leather section), Nav and Ağızlık (mouth piece). The air is stored in the leather section…

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Zurna

Zurna is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type. Because of its strong sound it is generall played in tthe open air, on occasions such as village weddings, sending off the boys to military…

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Mehter, the Ottoman Army Band

Ottoman Army Band Mehter Ottoman mehter music, which for centuries accompanied the marching Ottoman army into battle, still echoes in that of drum and zurna - an oboe-like woodwind instrument with…

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Ottoman and Anatolian Music

Turkish Music Folk Music / Local Music This music bears the signs of local cultures and the names of their creators are usually indefinite. The folk music of our country has a structure that was…

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Ottoman and Anatolian Music — Earlier Text

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