Dilli kaval

Dilli Kaval

Classification	Woodwind Wind Aerophone
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The dilli kaval( Azerbaijani :Tütək) is a traditional end blown flute from Turkey, Azerbaijan. They are typically made of plum, ebony, or apricot wood. The soprano dilli kaval in C and the alto version in A are hand-made. Both types were patented by Burhan Tarlabaşı. All 12 chromatic tones from Low A to High G# can be played on them.

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.

See also

• Kaval

External links

• Dilli Kaval
• http://www.burhantarlabasi.com/en/indexen.htm
• http://www.burhantarlabasi.com/mp3/instrumental.mp3