Musical Instruments

Have Fun with Musical Instruments

Although music has a long history, the first musical instrument, the flute, dates back 67,000 thousand years ago and was made from animal bones. The oldest written song was ancient cuneiform, dating back 4000 thousand years.

Various musical instruments have been made to create musical sounds. In fact, an object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument if it is specifically designed. Instruments invented from various parts of the world over the centuries have appealed to a wide range of people. Especially keyboard, stringed, percussion, stringed and musical instruments were used in different ways in many venues.

Traditionally, all cultures have had their own musical instruments from past to present. The community, which made these according to their own lifestyle and reflected their lifestyle, made different musical instruments. Of course, today, with technology, these tools have been developed much more and started to be used in many more places.

Let's take a look at the names of musical instruments that have gone through many different phases from past to present: guitar, baglama, piano, ukulele, ney, violin, clarinet, tambourine, side flute, accordion and darbuka.

How were the names of musical instruments determined?

Musical instruments generally take their names according to the way they were used or the periods in their history of invention. The names of many musical instruments are also related to their appearance. For this reason, when its name is pronounced, that instrument comes to our mind and its shape comes to mind. 

What is the Guitar, One of the Types of Musical Instruments?

There is no exact information regarding the exact invention of the guitar. Although many communities have used it from past to present, it is accepted that there were guitar-like instruments belonging to the Assyrians. Later, an example of it was found in England in Europe, and later in Spain around 1550.

Guitar is a type of stringed instrument that is played with a pick or fingers, resembles a figure eight, has sound frets on the neck, and has oval sides. The guitar usually has six strings. Guitar is a musical instrument used in almost all types of music.  Let's take a look at the guitar models.

1- Classical Guitar: It is considered the father of all guitar types. There is a round space in the middle of its body called the sound hole. Stealing it is actually quite simple. The way it works is that when the strings vibrate, the air inside the sound cavity vibrates and gives out sound. The first 3 strings on the guitar, when viewed from above, are known as the thick strings. It is also steel wrapped on silk. On the other hand, the 3 thin wires below are nylon. Generally, flamenco and classical music are also used.  Yamaha C40, Yamaha C30, Toledo Guitar are examples of these. 

2- Acoustic Guitar: The model, which looks like a classical guitar, is much flatter and fatter than a classical guitar. The product has four thick wires wound and two wires unwound. His voice becomes harsher and cleaner. It is generally played with a pick. It is used in jazz, rock and blues music genres.

3- Electric Guitar: Thanks to the pickups in the body, it converts the vibration of the strings into electric current and transmits the current to the amplifier. It then works on the principle of converting high-level sound from the amplifier.

4- Bass Guitar: It resembles an electric guitar in practice. Its sound is 1 octave thicker than normal guitars. Bass guitars come in different models: 4-string, 5-string, 6-string, 7-string, headless and fretless models.

5- Fretless Guitar: Although it resembles a classical guitar, it is very different in sound color. In fact, the main reason it is made is to produce intermediate sounds. Erkan Oğur, one of the old masters, produced this guitar in 1976. It was made to meet the need for the sound of Turkish music.

6- Lap Steel Guitar: It is a guitar used in Hawaii. It is generally used with 6, 7 and 9 wires. As a practice, it is played by touching the strings with the help of metal that the guitarist wears on his left hand.

7- 7 String Guitar: It is formed by adding 1 thick or thin string to the 6 main strings of the normal classical guitar.

8- 12 String Guitar: Generally steel strings are available. There are folk, rock and roll or blues music types.

9- Weissenborn Guitar: This guitar was produced by Weissenborn in 1930.

10- Jazz Guitar: It is the wide-body guitar model generally preferred in jazz music. They have a rounded model.

Discover Turkish Musical Instruments

Baglama is the father of the musical instrument Kopuz. This is also mentioned in Dede Korkut stories. Kopuz, a type of multi-stringed instrument with a history of 1500 years, was used by the Turks in Central Asia. Kopuz is an instrument made with 3 or 2 strings. The Kopuz came to Anatolia and was later developed here, and after the fret was tied to its handle, Baglama was created by the Turkmens. By the way, baglama is called sazda. It is also used as 2 different names. The main reason for this is that the saza is called baglama because the wooden lid is closed to the chest using baglama.

It is played with baglama fingers and plectrum. It is also called tattoo or şelpe depending on the finger playing technique. Generally, it has 7 wires in total, including 2 steel and 1 woven bam wire at the bottom, 2 steel and 1 steel woven bam wire at the top.  Let's take a look at the types of baglama.

Binding Types
1- Electro Baglama: In 1960, baglama was made by Erkin Koray to make more sounds heard in venues where live music is performed, and it is also used in rock music. Moreover, electro baglama or electric saz is produced with magnetics placed inside, without exceeding the technical specifications of the baglama.

2- Cura Baglama: The length of the instrument used by Mediterranean bards is about 55 cm. It is the smallest instrument of the baglama family. Cura is generally produced with 3, 4, 5, 6 wires. 2-wire curas are also used. Meanwhile, the bottom 6 strings of cura baglama are set as "la" sound, and the top side string is set as "re" sound.

3- Divan Baglama: It is a type of large-sized baglama within the divan saz baglama family. The handle length is 66 cm, the boat length is 52 cm and the string length is 106 cm. 2 o.30 mm wires are attached to the bottom, 1 0.20 mm thick wire is attached to the middle, and 1 0.30 mm thick bam wire is attached to the upper side. Meanwhile, it is tuned five notes lower without baglama.

4- Square Baglama: It is called square baglama or square saz because it is basically played in squares. It is also known as the 12-string saz in some parts of the world because it has 12 strings. By the way, the square baglama or saz is the biggest instrument of the family. It is tuned as the A sound. Its thin wire is number 035 or 040. Its length is 525 cm, its handle length is 70 cm, its width is 112 cm and its depth is 315 cm. In general, they have thick bam wires.

5- Çöğür Baglama: Çöğür is generally played in moods such as semai and ayin. 9 and 6 strings are attached to the divan saz. It has up to 15 frets. The lower part of the tuning is tuned to the sound of 2 strings, one of the 2 strings in the middle is tuned to the sound of La, the other is tuned to the sound of Re, and the top part is tuned to the sound of G.

Piano Types
Piano is a musical instrument with keys. On the piano, sound is created with the help of strings. When the keys of the piano are pressed, the wooden hammer inside hits the strings, creating sounds. In addition, the piano is also considered a percussion musical instrument, thanks to the wooden hammer hitting the strings. If we look briefly at the history of the piano, in 1711 Bartolomeo developed a device that produced a strong and light sound. It later became known as piano e forte. Later, the Frenchman Marius contributed the hammer-shaped keyboard. Moreover, it developed in this way and took its final form. Finally, the repeating mechanism was discovered in 1821 and this pawn is still used today.

1-Acoustic Wall Piano: Pianos, which are generally used in concerts and large organizations, have very strong acoustics and sound. Heights may vary. At this point, if the back sides are high, the acoustics will be very good. Germany acoustic piano is also number one.

2-Digital Wall Piano: It is very suitable for beginners and basic level students. It offers you piano tone and feel. It offers ease and fun together with its Hammer keyboard. Stereo Sampling tones deliver exceptional sound. Meanwhile, dual voice allows 2 instruments to be detected at the same time. Another feature is that you can record your performances and sounds with the 1-channel recording technical feature.

3- Acoustic Grand Piano: They are preferred in concerts. The acoustics are incredible. Its types are half tail and quarter tail. It also varies according to their height.

4- Portable Digital Piano: With the development of technology, devices produced in many different models can be carried easily anywhere and you can use all their features.

5- Silent Acoustic Pianos: This model actually has fantastic features. Digital pianos present themselves at their best, providing a unique usage experience, such as playing an acoustic piano silently using headphones.

6-Disklavier Acoustic Pianos: It is a device produced by Yamaha and equipped with a very high technology. Model disklavier is an electromechanical acoustic piano with electronic sensors for recording. Meanwhile, sensors record the movement of the pedals and hammer during performance.

Some recommended models for piano recommendations are as follows: 

Yamaha YDP 144

Yamaha YDP 164

Yamaha CLP-625

Kurzweil KA130

Ukulele Types
It is also called the machete played in Portugal and is the name used by the Hawaiians for the instrument. It is from the stringed instrument family. Portuguese immigrants brought it to Hawaii in 1800. Later, the first makers named Santo brought the device to its final form. Its basic principle is that it is a 4-stringed instrument and its strings are tuned as A, E, G, C. Generally, it is produced from beam or nylon.

1- Soprano Ukulele: This model is the smallest product of the family. It is the best-selling ukulele type globally. Moreover, its voice is likened to the voice of a sparrow. Voice timbre comes from the soprano size. It is difficult for people with thick fingers to work because the fret gaps are narrow. It is the most preferred model due to its ease of use and transportation.

2- Concert Ukulele: Although it is known as Concert, it is also said as Alto. By the way, her voice is fuller than the soprano. He is torn between tenor and soprano. It is the model used by those looking for a very different sound. Since the fret gaps are wide, it is very comfortable to play.

3- Tenor Ukulele: It is known for being slightly larger than the Concert ukulele model. It is quite good in terms of performance. Many musicians prefer concert and soprano due to their pitch range. Since the number of frets is very high, you can get more sound from the ukulele.

4- Baritone Ukulele: It is the largest of the ukulele family. The tuning system is different from others. It is tuned according to the 4 strings at the bottom of the guitar. It has managed to be the type of ukulele that produces the fullest sound in terms of tone. Also, the soprano voice is not here. This model is great for blues players and those who love soloing.

5- Bass Ukulele: It is a type of ukulele that is tuned in the style of a bass guitar. It is generally very large and has very thick polyurethane wires on it. It is produced in the same style as bass guitar. By the way, if there is no amplifier, there will be no acoustic sound. The timbre of the voice is like a double bass.

Ney (Musical Instruments)

Ney, B.C. It is the oldest known wind instrument, dating back to 1249. It was first mentioned in Chinese sources in the form of a double-pipe whistle. Later, it moved to Turkestan and is used there as well.  The name "Ney" comes from the name "Na kamış" in Persian, so today it is called "Ney". Ney was used in religious ceremonies in those years. Ney is also known as Turkish instrument today. It is mostly known as Sufi music. This comes from the fact that in Islam, God breathed in the soul when creating man. 

Ney Types

  1- Girl Ney: It is a medium-length ney type. Beginners generally start learning by taking this ney. It is used in ney courses by beginners, thanks to the ney lessons and its medium size. 

2- Reed Ney: It is placed upside down, from top to bottom. In addition, since the node close to the ground has a high reed wall thickness, the parts are not preferred in ney making. Reed reed generally grows in countries with hot climates and in wetlands.

3- Plastic Ney: It is generally produced as PVC plastic. In general, it is made to be used with the right or left hand on top, as desired. 

4- Mansur Ney: It is the main harmony ney type, generally varying between 77 and 81 cm in length. Meanwhile, the decision voice is La. What is this considered long? Tall people generally prefer it. It is more suitable for instruments because of its decision sound. 

Violin Types
The violin is a stringed instrument played with a bow that emerged in Europe in the 16th century. Meanwhile, it has a wide range sound in the string instrument family. The back is made of maple, the chest is fir, and the side is maple. The first violin was produced in Cremona, Italy, and in Paris at the same time. 

The violin is held by tucking it between under the chin and the shoulder. In addition, while the fingers of the left hand press on the strings on the neck, the bow held with the right hand touches the violin strings to produce sound. Moreover, the side recesses in the middle part of the body allow the spring to move easily. Finally, it has a body that varies between 35 and 36 centimeters. 

1- Violin: Although it is the instrument that gives its name to this family, it is the smallest musical instrument of the group. The violin tuning system, which has 4 strings on the violin, is shaped like "sol-re-la-mi" in western music. On the other hand, the tuning form in Turkish music is "do-sol-rela". 

There are two F-shaped holes on the front of the violin, on the left and right, that provide sound output. It generally varies between 36 cm. The violin is played between the jaw and shoulders. Additionally, an apparatus called a pillow is used to support the shoulder. Additionally, while the left hand plays the notes, the right hand plays the pressed notes with the bow. 

2- Viola: Viola, which is referred to as the largest violin here, is much larger than a violin in terms of size, even though it looks like a violin. In this way, the deep tone in his voice sounds very good. Although the viola is little known in the market compared to the violin, it is preferred in orchestras in classical western music due to its technical features. 

Although there are many viola models in various sizes, the smallest size is 38 centimeters. The largest one is 42 centimeters. 

3- Cello (Cello): Cello, which has a deep octave sound, is also known colloquially as a huge violin. Cello length varies between 74 and 76 centimeters. The cello is played by squeezing the left and right legs and fixing it to the ground with the metal bar underneath. Due to its large size, it had to be played while sitting.

4- Double Bass: It is the longest instrument. This stringed instrument, which varies in size from 108 to 120 meters and is played while standing, produces deep octave sounds. 

Double bass is an instrument played by holding it upright. Although it is played with fingers, it can also be played with a bow. It is an accompaniment musical instrument other than solo. 

Clarinet Types
Clarinets are made of durable and hard woods, generally ebony. By the way, a wind instrument is a musical instrument. It is made of metal and hard rubber. The instrument played in orchestras in the 19th century under the name Chalumeau was actually its father, the saz. What brought this period was Şalümo.

Bass Clarinet: B flat is the tone of the clarinet. Voice timbre is below the octave. Although it is very heavy, it has a stand attached to the body. 

Alto Clarinet: It has the tone of E-flat clarinet. It is generally used in small tones.

G Clarinet: Used in Turkish music. It is a very special product in terms of sound and structure width. The first person to use it was İbrahim Efendi. In addition, the C note of the G clarinet corresponds to the G note of the piano.

La Clarinet: It is frequently used in the symphony. Since it has a lower tone, it is a bit longer in size. It is also used in harmony and band harmonicas. 

Tambourine

Tambourine is also sometimes referred to as tambourine. It is a musical instrument made of leather and cloth stretched over a round wooden hoop. Tambourine is a percussion musical instrument. Although its history dates back to ancient times, it was also used by various civilizations. The tambourine  has a diameter varying between 20 and 40 centimeters. Its width is between 4 and 6 centimeters. Tambourine cymbals can also be installed. 

Side Flute

Side flute is a wind instrument made of wood or metal that is played sideways. It is also the most common model of flute. It is used in bands and orchestras. 

Accordion

Accordion, also known as Accordion, is a cool musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating the liberating metal tongue affected by the air flow, created by activating the bellows. Accordion, consisting of 2 or 1 bellows, produces sound by pressing the keys of the keyboard and vibrating the metal tongues. 

Darbuka (Percussion Instrument)

It is known as darbuka or dümbelek. It is a percussion musical instrument generally used in the Middle East. There are two sounds in darbuka called tek and düm. First of all, the sound is provided by hitting the middle of the instrument with the foundation of the rhythm intact. Secondly, sound is used mostly for decoration.

What are the Types of Musical Instruments and examples?

We can give examples of stringed musical instruments, especially the guitar and baglama. There are also products with sub-names. For example, baglama is also a musical instrument with drums. The violin is considered a stringed musical instrument, but it is an instrument with strings. In addition to these fine and sensitive details, he can give examples of wind and wind musical instruments such as flute and saxophone. In addition, we can call musical instruments with keys, especially piano and kalimba, which is frequently in demand today. As for percussion musical instruments, we can give examples of drums and drums with peace of mind.

What are the usage areas of musical instruments?

Musical instruments are used to produce music in many areas, especially on stages, thanks to their unique timbre and sound properties. There are unique instruments specialized for various types of music. It is also frequently used for rhythm in religious ceremonies, weddings, marching bands and even military guidance. Today, musical instruments with a highly complex structure are becoming more specialized and diversified based on their intended use. In recent years, many YouTubers and Twitch broadcasters have increased the importance they give to sound in their projects and have frequently used many musical instruments to present better quality projects to the audience.

Which Musical Instrument Should I Start With?

This question comes up frequently and can be answered differently depending on personal interests and skills. So, first of all, your level of curiosity and interest in the type of musical instrument must be sufficient for you to work hard and improve yourself in that field. Afterwards, you should definitely experience it with an affordable beginner-level musical instrument. Afterwards, you can take your interest and curiosity to higher levels by focusing on the right brand and model.

What is the shipping time for the musical instrument you purchased?

We ship any instrument you purchase from us on the same day, during working hours.   In addition, we deliver the products you have purchased to you within the next 2 business days, under normal conditions.

 

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