Instruments

Ararat Music Chromatic Tuner

Chromatic tuner, metronome, and tone generator Studio accurate, high sensitivity, works well with most musical instruments. Easy to use and operate. Tuning range: B1 (30.9Hz)-C8 (4186Hz) Calibration: 435Hz-445Hz (± 1Hz) Speed: 30-230 bpm Inputs: 1/4″ instrument (TS) or built in microphone Batteries: 2 x AAA required (not included)

$25.00

Duduk

The Duduk is a unique, Armenian instrument and its use dates back to antiquity. Since the middle ages, the Duduk has been hand carved from the trunk of the wild Armenian apricot tree found in the highlands of Armenia. This tradition remains to this day. With its captivating, haunting sound, the Duduk has been used in mainstream music by such artists as Peter Gabriel and Yanni, as well as in motion pictures such as The Crow, Gladiator and Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ.

$300.00

Ghamish

The Ghamish is an integral part of the Duduk. Completely hand made from Armenian Cane, a high quality Ghamish brings out the true sound of a professional Duduk carved by a master.

$100.00

Shvi

The Shvi is an Armenian flute. It is small in size and has a very high pitch and brilliant sound. Traditionally played by shepherds, it has since found it’s way into and has been a permanent part of traditional and folkloric Armenian music. The Shvi is a diatonic instrument that is completely hand carved and can be made in numerous keys.

$250.00

Bloul

From its historic beginnings, this authentic Armenian instrument has been used to capture the soul of Man and Beast alike. From the early shepherds to the current instrumentalists, the Bloul continues to bring respect and imagination to the listener’s heart. Hand made from the wild Armenian apricot tree, the Bloul is originally a chromatic instrument, but diatonic variants are also made.

$350.00