What is Gusan and Ashugh art?
Gusan and ashugh art In ancient and medieval Armenia, the gusans (Armenian: գուսան) were the creative and performing artists – singers, instrumentalists, dancers, storytellers, and professional folk actors in public theaters.
What scale does Armenian music use?
tetrachords
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| Description | the basic scale on which a lot of Armenian folk music is more or less based, it consists of tetrachords while the last note of one tetrachord is also the first of the next, a fact that makes it a theoretically endless scale |
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| Source | Own work |
| Author | Toksave |
What kind of music do Armenians listen to?
Parerger, or dance songs, are the most prevalent type of folk music in Armenia and the variety within this genre is extensive. They can be heavy or light, serene or energetic, joking or heroic, lyrical or virile.
How do you play duduk?
The idea is just open it enough to blow into and produce sound. Do it for 3-4 minutes, wet the reed tips with your mouth and leave it again for several minutes. By now the reed should be almost playable. Attach it to the body using the method mentoned before, and try playing the Tonic of your duduk.
What happened to the music of Armenia during the Soviet era?
Armenia has had a long tradition of folk music since antiquity. During the Soviet era, Armenian folk music was taught in state-sponsored conservatoires – in 1978, influential kanon player and composer Khachatur Avetisyan founded the folk music department of the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan.
Is duduk hard to learn?
Duduk is a challenging instrument to play because it is a non-tempered instrument.
How long do duduk reeds last?
Excess humidity will ruin the reeds. My own experience and discussions with duduk players validate that reeds that are properly cared for may last no less than 2-3 years at the very least.