Playing Kemençe of the Black Sea



young pontian kemenche player in trabzon, 1910 postcard


it played in downright position, either resting on knee when sitting, or held in front of player when standing. played braccio , is, tuning head uppermost. kemenche bow called yay (turkish: yay) , doksar (greek: δοξάρι), greek term bow. kemençe similar kit violin, allows violinist dance while playing.


the strings depressed onto neck of instrument player’s finger pads in way violin strings pressed, such large cappadocian kemane.


the musicians play 2 or 3 strings @ same time, utilizing open string(s) drone. play melody on 2 strings, giving harmony in parallel fourths. tend play many trills , embellishments , unusual harmonies.







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