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Duduks

An Armenian folk instrument, duduks are a cylindrical instrument made of apricot wood and in typically 28, 33, or 40 cm in length. Duduks have 8 or 9 holes and a thumbhole which provides a range of one octave. The double reed, known as the ramish or yegheg in Armenian, is typically 9-14 cm. in length, and is surrounded by a thin flexible wood binding that slides along the length of the reed. This binding is used for tuning the duduk, controling the opening and closing of the reed.

Duduks have a warm, soft, and slightly nasal timbre. The sound is controlled by adjusting the pressure of the lips on the reed and by covering the finger holes. Although the duduk is tuned to be untempered and diatonic, chromatic notes can be obtained by partially covering the finger holes. Duduks are typically played in pairs with the lead duduk playing the melody and the second duduk playing a sustained pitched called the dam - a tonic drone that serves as a constant counterpoint to the melody. The player of the dam maintains this drone by using a circular breathing technique, inhaling through the nose and storing the air in puffed up cheeks while maintaining lip pressure on the reed. The duduk is also typically accompanied with a dhol, the double-sided Armenian drum.

NOTE: Because of shipping problems in the past, we no long ship Duduks outside the United States.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Health and sanitary regulations prohibit the exchange or return for credit of any mouth blown instrument. In addition, because of shipping problems in the past, we no long ship Duduks outside the United States.

Duduk, FA, 8 1/2 inch, with Reed ( DUDK-FA ) Duduk, FA, 8 1/2 inch, with Reed
8.25 inches in length, approximate. Made from mulberry with 7 holes in front and 1 hole in back. Eastern designation of FA corresponds to the Western Designation Key of F. Reed sizes will vary. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Made in Turkey. (Out of Stock)
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$44.00
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Duduk, LA, 11 inch, with Reed ( DUDK-LA ) Duduk, LA, 11 inch, with Reed
11" in length, approximate. Made from mulberry with 7 holes in front and 1 hole in back. Eastern designation of LA corresponds to the Western Designation Key of A. Reed sizes will vary. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Made in Turkey. (Out of Stock)
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$44.00
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Duduk, MI, 13 3/4 inch, with Reed ( DUDK-MI ) Duduk, MI, 13 3/4 inch, with Reed
13 3/4" in length, approximate. Made from mulberry with 7 holes in front and 1 hole in back. Eastern designation of MI corresponds to the Western Designation Key of E. Reed sizes will vary. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Made in Turkey. (Out of Stock)
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$44.00
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Duduk, RE, 14 3/4 inch, with Reed ( Duduk, RE, 14 3/4 inch, with Reed ) Duduk, RE
14 3/4" in length, approximate. Made from mulberry with 7 holes in front and 1 hole in back. Eastern designation of RE corresponds to the Western Designation Key of D. Reed sizes will vary. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Made in Turkey. (Out of Stock)
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$44.00
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Duduk, SI, 10 1/2 inch, with Reed ( DUDK-SI ) Duduk, SI, 10 1/2 inch, with Reed
10 1/2" in length, approximate. Made from mulberry with 7 holes in front and 1 hole in back. Eastern designation of SI corresponds to the Western Designation Key of B. Reed sizes will vary. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Made in Turkey. (Out of Stock)
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$44.00
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Duduk, SOL, 11 1/2 inch, with Reed ( DUDK-SOL ) Duduk, SOL, 11 1/2 inch, with Reed
11 1/2" in length, approximate. Made from mulberry with 7 holes in front and 1 hole in back. Eastern designation of SOL corresponds to the Western Designation Key of G. Reed sizes will vary. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Made in Turkey.(Out of Stock)
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$44.00
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Duduk Reed, Large ( DUDR-L ) Duduk Reed, Large
Large cane duduk reed with bridle. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Sizes will vary. Lengths can be from 4 to 4.75 inches. The width of the mouth end is 1 to 1.5 inchs wide. The open end can vary from 1/2 to 5/8 inch. Made in Turkey. (Out of Stock)
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$15.90
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Duduk Reed, Medium ( DUDR-M ) Duduk Reed, Medium
Large cane duduk reed with bridle. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Sizes will vary. Lengths can be from 3.5 to 4 inches. The width of the mouth end is 1.25 to 1.5 inchs wide. The open end can vary from 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Made in Turkey.
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$15.90
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Duduk Reed, Small ( DUDR-S ) Duduk Reed, Small
Large cane duduk reed with bridle. For a proper fit, use hemp or bee's wax, or sand the reed end to fit. Sizes will vary. Lengths can be from 3 to 4 inches. The width of the mouth end is 0.75 to 1 inch wide. The open end can vary from 1/2" to 3/4". Made in Turkey.
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