Hi @cryptonight1234 - you’re very welcome, thank you for writing. I’m using hard strength reeds in this video. If you consider yourself a beginner with reed playing, I would suggest soft reeds, or order an extra medium to compare and contrast. I typically order 3 reeds at a time and have found Vamelo Duduk reeds to be very consistent.
@@akruziki Thanks. I use medium and thinking of getting some Vamelo reeds. in the video some of the notes where buzzing that's usually characteristic of soft reeds that's why I asked but I guess in this case it's was a matter playing style (load notes along side softer notes)
@@Cryptonight1234 absolutely, it’s definitely a buzzy range in the high range of the horn. It’s definitely something I personally work on with any reed, regardless of strength or maker. The good news is the low register of these reeds is smooth like velvet, so depending on the approach / style, you’ll be able to control the buzz factor quite well.
Thank you for your video! Could you make any recommendations for someone’s first duduk, assuming they’re a seasoned flutist? Obviously a flute isn’t a reed instrument, but the player isn’t a beginner musician.
Hello! Yes I highly recommend the A Professional Duduk by Vamelo. I own other duduks by other makers, and the real trick is finding a reed that works well with the horn. Vamelo makes their own reeds and after ordering subsequent reeds, have been very satisfied with the quality and consistency. A duduk is also what most first duduk players start on, eventually graduating to other keys. I personally own A, C and Bass duduk by Vamelo, and they all play very consistently. reverb.com/item/29476064-duduk-professional-vamelo
Thanks for the review
can you tell me what reeds you played in the video? (soft, medium etc) Thanks
Hi @cryptonight1234 - you’re very welcome, thank you for writing. I’m using hard strength reeds in this video. If you consider yourself a beginner with reed playing, I would suggest soft reeds, or order an extra medium to compare and contrast. I typically order 3 reeds at a time and have found Vamelo Duduk reeds to be very consistent.
@@akruziki Thanks. I use medium and thinking of getting some Vamelo reeds.
in the video some of the notes where buzzing that's usually characteristic of soft reeds that's why I asked
but I guess in this case it's was a matter playing style (load notes along side softer notes)
@@Cryptonight1234 absolutely, it’s definitely a buzzy range in the high range of the horn. It’s definitely something I personally work on with any reed, regardless of strength or maker. The good news is the low register of these reeds is smooth like velvet, so depending on the approach / style, you’ll be able to control the buzz factor quite well.
@@akruziki Thanks that helps a lot 🙏
Thank you for your video! Could you make any recommendations for someone’s first duduk, assuming they’re a seasoned flutist? Obviously a flute isn’t a reed instrument, but the player isn’t a beginner musician.
Hello! Yes I highly recommend the A Professional Duduk by Vamelo. I own other duduks by other makers, and the real trick is finding a reed that works well with the horn. Vamelo makes their own reeds and after ordering subsequent reeds, have been very satisfied with the quality and consistency. A duduk is also what most first duduk players start on, eventually graduating to other keys. I personally own A, C and Bass duduk by Vamelo, and they all play very consistently. reverb.com/item/29476064-duduk-professional-vamelo