Duduk Masterclass | Lesson 2 - Diatonic and Chromatic Scales (English subtitles)

[@87katyra]

Thank you for a really useful video!

[@Sarkamler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Elasciapurgrattar]

Very very useful, I love this istrument!

[@Sarkamler]

Glad to hear that!

[@S.R.Jackson-v9v]

What is the Duduk’s playable range (by a competent player)? I’m trying to at least find “A” and bass, but if charts exist for all, I’d appreciate it.

[@Sarkamler]

@user-ln4ij3jh6x, here you go: Duduk fingering chart: www.dudukhouse.com/collections/duduk-resources/products/duduk-fingering-chart Duduk transposition chart: www.dudukhouse.com/collections/duduk-resources/products/duduk-transposition-chart

[@aigretbenoit]

The part about naming the notes is quite confusing. I have heard others talk about this but I am not completely sure about it. If i understand correctly: with any duduk, regardless of it's key, the note produced with all holes open is always called 'C', even if the actual note produced is really an 'A' or any other note... when compared to a tuner. Is this because all duduk repertoire is written in the key of C (major, minor, etc... ), and then easily transposed to the wanted key by playing the corresponding duduk in that key?

[@Sarkamler]

Hi Benoit, not completely. There are two terms you need to understand: written pitch and concert pitch. The first one is the key the notes are written for duduk, and the second are the notes we hear when duduk plays. For a lot of instruments that we call transposing instruments (like duduk, clarinet, etc.) the written pitch differs from the sounding pitch. When Artak talks about C major he talks about written key. If C major is performed on A duduk it will sound as A major and B major on B duduk, etc. You might want to research transposing vs. non-transposing instruments on Google.Hope this explains it.

[@aigretbenoit]

@@Sarkamler Hi Sarkamler, thanks for your quick reply. I understand it now. Thanks for these lessons, they are very valuable in learning the instrument

[@madeleinecoffaro3576]

Can you please tell me, if the pressure I feel in my ears is normal. I know I am blowing to hard, but it is a problem as a beginner getting a tone out. I have played many bass instruments in my early days, encluding the Tuba. I am now 76 years old, I heard the sound of the Duduk on You Tube, and loved the sound of this instrument. So emotionally, beautiful, meditative tones that reach into the soul. I never heard of the Duduk before. Never played a reed instrument before, but after a few days of blowing I am finally getting tones. Can play the G scale now. but only in intervals, as the pressure is too high then. Is that normal? Thank you for answering. Madeleine Coffaro ,

[@Sarkamler]

Dear Madeleine, first, please take it easy. Duduk is not an easy instrument to play in the first place. Always stop playing and relax if you are not comfortable. Make sure the reed mouth is not open too wide, as it will take a lot of air and hence some discomfort. Check out this article for correct reed mouth opening: www.minasovduduk.com/duduk-lessons-getting-started/. At the beginning it is normal to play 10-15 minutes per day and then increase practice time as you get more comfortable with it. Good luck and do not hesitate to ask questions!

[@madeleinecoffaro3576]

@@Sarkamler Thank you kindly gor for this information. I will follow this advice.

[@georgekirazian5591]

Very clearly explained, and helpful, too. Can you include in the notes above, the range of the classic duduk and also the range of the extended duduk? Maybe you could show both in a diagram, using the treble clef. Thank you very much. George Kirazian

[@Sarkamler]

George, here is a link to the diagram for both classic and extended range duduks: www.minasovduduk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Fingering-Table-Final.pdf

[@georgekirazian5591]

@@Sarkamler-- Thanks very much for the prompt reply. I appreciate the support. I plan to compose for the Duduk, and the extended ranges in the diagram are very helpful. Thanks again. George

[@Sarkamler]

​@@georgekirazian5591 you are welcome. Please note though that very limited number of people play the extended range duduk and it's has his own limitations. We plan to do a video on extended range duduk or if you want to understand how it plays, let me know.

[@georgekirazian5591]

@@Sarkamler Thank you for the comments. I'll keep them in mind.... Yes, I would like to learn more about playing the Duduk. I thought you might like to hear one of my compositions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3XVaZiHj8lopJI George Kirazian

[@Sarkamler]

@@georgekirazian5591 this is absolutely beautiful!