Hi everyone.
I stumbled across this site while searching for Armenian instruments.
I am very interested in learning to play the duduk, but I don't have any experience with woodwind instruments.
I LOVE how those type of Armenian instruments sound esp. the duduk. I used to play the piano a while back (as an amateur), I want to learn music again. I forgot almost everything so I would consider myself an absolute beginner.
I am wondering for the duduk if a beginner should start learning the duduk at once, or something easier at first then "move up" to the duduk? What is typically done/recommended?
The others I'm thinking about are shvi, blul, or pku.
How would they rank in difficulty for a beginner and if it matters which one is more closely related to the duduk so it's easier to "move up"? As for size and sound I think the pku is closest, right? But is it appropriate?
Appreciate any advice, thank you!!