Simple Transposition Techniques in the Nay, Which is Among the Basic Instruments of Classical Turkish Music


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Sevinc M.

TARIH KULTUR VE SANAT ARASTIRMALARI DERGISI-JOURNAL OF HISTORY CULTURE AND ART RESEARCH, cilt.6, sa.6, ss.613-627, 2017 (Hakemli Dergi) identifier

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Nay (red flute), the instrument of music, is one of the main instruments of Turkish classical music and especially religious music for centuries. In this article, we will provide information about history and shape of nay and some simple techniques regarding transposing. In terms of execution, this advanced technique is important to use the instrument effectively by moving a collection of notes up or down in pitch by a constant interval. Thus we explained a few of Turkish music modes for convenience. By transposing some music notes, this study helps for music students and nay players. The article provides some examples of transposed works in its appendix as well.