549 kaval

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Turkey
wood; L. 41.0
fingerholes: front 6, back 1
range: ca. 1 1/2 oct. from g'

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Used primarily for solo melodic improvisation in accompaniment to dance music. Also called coban kaval (shepherd's flute). A playing technique exists whereby the player sings a drone while playing. Primarily used for folk music.

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