Dilli Kaval

Infobox Instrument
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*Woodwind
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*Aerophone
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*Shvi

The Dilli Kaval is a traditional end blown flute from Turkey. The soprano Dilli Kaval in C and the alto version in A are hand-made. Both were patented by Burhan Tarlabaşı. All 12 chromatic tones from Low A to High G# can be played on them. They are made of plum, ebony, or apricot wood.

*Abanoz Dilli Kaval (Ebony Reed Kaval) C#
*Material: Ebony

Custom-made ebony-reed kavals in C# and F#, also designed by Burhan Tarlabaşı, are very rare. Their sound is very crisp and similar to tin whistles, but the wood adds a breathy softness.

Common technical characteristics of reed kavals

* Kaval (tone) name: 5th hole sound, in response to the sound at the piano.
* Note: At the second line, written with §.
* Normal play tone: It is determined with the series that starts and finishes with the 5th hole.
* Natural sound series: By the sound system of Turkish Music; the European Music sounds are created by the response of piano sounds.
* Slim and thick tones: The strength of the play determined tones. By the thick sounds (P) light, by the sharp tones (f-ff) a strong whistle will be made. The most suitable sounds are taken from the thick and the middle parts...
* Thickest tone: It can be taken while the 7th hole is open (and the others are closed ).
* Sound wideness: The sound that is taken from the place of the thickest tone; 2 octaves, one minor triple.

ee also

*Kaval

External links

* [http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3903/p21920852sp.jpgDilli Kaval]
* http://www.burhantarlabasi.com/en/indexen.htm
* http://www.burhantarlabasi.com/mp3/instrumental.mp3