[Jessica]

I am a new owner of a duduk. I am, however, having trouble figuring out how to control the sound and play the notes individualy. I am used to playing a different wind instrument (the recorder) and it is not at all as difficult as the duduk! If anyone could help me I would be very appreciative!

[Jessica]

I am a new owner of a duduk. I am, however, having trouble figuring out how to control the sound and play the notes individualy. I am used to playing a different wind instrument (the recorder) and it is not at all as difficult as the duduk! If anyone could help me I would be very appreciative!

I realize that this is probably the most elementary part of owning a duduk is to know HOW to play it, but I can't figure out how to play it well and correctly. I only have instructions on paper, not live or in person. That may be why I still can't play it. If ANYONE can help me I would appreciate it a great deal!

[Duduk]

Hello Jessica & Welcome to DudukForum

if you answer to my question it will help me to guide you to correct direction

#1 who is your duduk made by ? who did you get the duduk from
#2 the reed - ? can you get the reed open enough to play ??
if you can - please let me know what key do you get wan playing the reed by it's self .
#3 wan playing - all fingers off what key do you get ?
#4 6 fingers closed what keys do you get ??

MOses

[Jessica]

Hello Jessica & Welcome to DudukForum

if you answer to my question it will help me to guide you to correct direction

#1 who is your duduk made by ? who did you get the duduk from
#2 the reed - ? can you get the reed open enough to play ??
if you can - please let me know what key do you get wan playing the reed by it's self .
#3 wan playing - all fingers off what key do you get ?
#4 6 fingers closed what keys do you get ??

MOses

Thank you for the welcome and personal assistance! I will do my best to answer your questions.

#1. The duduk was made by Master Suren but purchased from a man who has a masters degree in music
and has been playing the duduk for over 20 years.

#2. yes I can get the reed open enough to blow through but no sound comes from it when I do(I don't know
if this is normal or not).

I don't get any sound when the reed is played by itself. I don't know if I am supposed to 'hum' into it or just blow, but when I just blow no sound comes out of it.

#3. When all fingers are off the duduk I am supposed to get the key of A

#4. I don't know because it is very difficult distinguishing any difference in the notes.

I hope this helps you help me! Thank you again Moses, I really appreciate it!

[Duduk]

Thank you for the welcome and personal assistance! I will do my best to answer your questions.

#1. The duduk was made by Master Suren but purchased from a man who has a masters degree in music
and has been playing the duduk for over 20 years.

#2. yes I can get the reed open enough to blow through but no sound comes from it when I do(I don't know
if this is normal or not).

I don't get any sound when the reed is played by itself. I don't know if I am supposed to 'hum' into it or just blow, but when I just blow no sound comes out of it.

#3. When all fingers are off the duduk I am supposed to get the key of A

#4. I don't know because it is very difficult distinguishing any difference in the notes.


I hope this helps you help me! Thank you again Moses, I really appreciate it!

" The duduk was made by Master Suren but purchased from a man who has a masters degree in music
and has been playing the duduk for over 20 years.
"

lets assume that the duduk & the reed a good
did he play the duduk for you ? was it used or new ??


you need to get the sound from the the reed first - take baby steps - assuming that your is reed good -
at first play the reed by it's self - if you get a nice study sound play it for a day or 2 your should get C# or C just the reed by it's self - then place it on to your duduk -> start all open you will get A or A# ( At first it will be bit # ) - > wan you can play all open close #1 hole -> then #2 > so on ... take baby steps good luck
Moses

[Jessica]

" The duduk was made by Master Suren but purchased from a man who has a masters degree in music
and has been playing the duduk for over 20 years.
"

lets assume that the duduk & the reed a good
did he play the duduk for you ? was it used or new ??
you need to get the sound from the the reed first - take baby steps - assuming that your is reed good -
at first play the reed by it's self - if you get a nice study sound play it for a day or 2 your should get C# or C just the reed by it's self - then place it on to your duduk -> start all open you will get A or A# ( At first it will be bit # ) - > wan you can play all open close #1 hole -> then #2 > so on ... take baby steps good luck
Moses

Thank you again! It was not ever played before I got it, completely new duduk. I do know that it is made of apricot wood and an aging process. When I play the reed by itself, should I simply blow into it, or make a humming noise into it at the same time as I blow?

thanks!

[Duduk]

no no no no humming noise
the reed will make it's own sound - if it's any good ! - it seems like it's getting way to open and your just blowing air freely - please see duduk help page of our web site http://www.duduk.com it has pictures of haw much you need to open the reed

[Ludwig9]

Does anyone have a fingering chart which shows each note?

[Duduk]

Hello Ludwig9

you can find it at duduk.com web site

http://www.duduk.com/chart/duduk%20fingering%20chart.htm

[Jessica]

no no no no humming noise
the reed will make it's own sound - if it's any good ! - it seems like it's getting way to open and your just blowing air freely - please see duduk help page of our web site http://www.duduk.com it has pictures of haw much you need to open the reed

Ohhhhhh.....ok! I thank you again for your advice and help, without which I would be lost!! Do you know where I can buy a good reed? When I play the reed, it does open very wide and nothing but air comes out of it. So it seems that it is the reed that is the problem.

Thxs again!

Jess

[Duduk]

Jess if your in LA stop by at our store - bring your duduk also i will see to find the best reed i can for you and your duduk
if your not in LA - then order a SOFT reed

MOses

[Jessica]

Jess if your in LA stop by at our store - bring your duduk also i will see to find the best reed i can for you and your duduk
if your not in LA - then order a SOFT reed

MOses

Unfortunately I am not in LA, I'm in Colorado. I will look into SOFT reed though! thanks again, MOses for all your help and the lovely offer!