FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
ENPLOYMENT AREAS
DEFINITION AND STRUCTURE
SOUND RANGE
SOUND SAMPLES
PRODUCTION OF THE KABAZURNA
KABAZURNA SALES
BLOWING TECHNIQUE
KABAZURNA PLAYERS
TAKSİMS
MEHTER
FORUM



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Translated by Belma KURTISOGLU

 

SOUND SAMPLES


 

Sample for the kabazurna used in wedding ceremonies and folk dances in Thracian region. 

Drama karşılaması from Kırklareli

All improvisation types in this anonymous tune 

Performed by Naci Peri : Kabazurna  and Mehmet Peri : Kabazurna droning 

Drama karşılaması  -  Mp3 Duration :2:04 min


The kabazurna, primary instrument of the Mehter music is performed by the Mehter bands of the Culture Ministry, General Staff, municipalities and trade chambers. 

Performed by the Military Museum Mehter band of Turkish General Staff

 

Estergonkalası   - Mp3  Duration: 1:30 dk.


The energetic sound with commas of the kabazurna is very well suitable for the Turkish music; however, its high volume prevents the accompaniment of other Turkish music instruments 

Performed  by the zurna player Küçük Hasan from Lüleburgaz

 

Hüzzam taksim   -  Mp3  Duration: 1:22 dk


The zurna player Arap Mehmet is very skillful in performing the fasıl-s and accompanying a singer.  

Performed by the zurna player Arap Mehmet and singer Nafi bey

 

Derdime nafi değil Hicaz gazel   - Mp3 Duration: 2:44 min


The playing technique is different in Aegean region than other regions of Turkey. The slowness of the dances in zeybek style increases the feelings. Performed by the zurna player Cemal Şenköylü from Aydın

 

Anonymous Sürmeli Zeybek Oyun Havası   - Mp3 Duration :1.30 min


Performed by zurna player Ahmet Özden from Lüleburgaz in a piece in the album of Okay Temiz

 

Improvised Taksim  - 135 kb  Real Audio Duration


 Improvised by the zurna player Küçük Hasan from Lüleburgaz

 

Hicaz Taksim   - 169 kb  Real Audio  Duration