Get ready to discover traditional Turkish musical instruments.
Every culture has its own voice and rhythm. The sounds and traces left by two different continents and countless civilizations have been passed down from generation to generation in these lands with a rich diversity. Türkiye is one of the areas where this diversity is most evident in art and music.
The emergence of different musical genres led to the development, and even invention, of dozens of different instruments for various genres. When you visit Türkiye, you will have the chance to witness hundreds of different voices and very unique tones. Get ready to discover traditional Turkish musical instruments.
Baglama & Saz
The bağlama is one of the main instruments of Turkish folk music. This stringed musical instrument has a long neck and is played with a plectrum. It originated from the lute in Asia and made its way towards Anatolia. If you want to listen to this instrument, which has a sound that can evoke different emotions in people when heard, Anatolia is definitely the best location in the world.
https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ba%C4%9Flama
Law
The qanun, with its captivating sound, plays a leading role in Classical Turkish Music. Originating from Asia and Anatolia, this instrument is considered one of the most difficult to play, alongside the violin or piano. The kanun is played with a plectrum while the person kneels. When listening to this beautiful instrument, you're sure to find a sound or melody that you can connect with.
https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanun_(%C3%A7alg%C4%B1)
Kemençe
The Black Sea region's extraordinary instrument, and almost its symbolic emblem, is a three-stringed traditional folk instrument played with the aid of a bow. In Western music, this instrument is called the Black Sea violin to avoid confusion with the classical violin. Its style of performance differs from other cultures in that it is played very actively and accompanied by dance.
https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemen%C3%A7e
