Hi! I never wanted an instrument so bad 😩 I was wondering if this is the yaylı tanbur that's played with a bow too or is there two different kinds thay are just plucked/strummed vs using a bow? I'm having a hard time finding information. Thank you !
Hello, You've just introduced me to this instrument. I'd like one question. Does the plectrum you use have any name, and is there any advantage of using? I've seen a lot of UA-cam videos of this instument now, and only a minority is using the plectrum. I wish you well...
Replayed the video, and the plectrum is called Mizrap, but is there any use of it? Most of the people I've seen play the instrument played it with their fingers, using an interesting technique. Thanks in advance, also sorry if there's any lack in my English.
Yes, but sold it later. I bought another more recently from a very good luthier in Istanbul, which is better. Unfortunately I have developed osteoarthritis in my fingers, and the technique required for the first finger of the left hand is too painful for me. So, I cannot play it anymore. If you want to buy the instrument, let me know! You can see it here: tanburirob.com/elif-kizilhan/
Nah, the player is a very fine one and has a sense of elegant playing! ;)But I could make a test with a bunch of people, asking for their honest opinions regarding beauty of the instrument and also the music associated with it in comparison to, let's say, classical guitar or "renaissance lute" (or even Persian tanbur), and the result would be a better one for lute/guitar(/Persian tanbur). But well, I don't want to attack anybody who loves this instrument, just put in "my 5 cents" without even knowing why, somehow just felt to comment without a need...
This instrument is most elegant that used in Turkish Classical music . Its characteristic sound called “ tannaniyet “ can take your soul to 18th century of Constantinople
I like the sound of this Rob. Interesting! I can hear the pick as it touches the string before you pluck the string. I have a few odd picks that do that on the banjo, stone and bone picks make that little "bink" sound just as you touch the string.
Rob MacKillop I tried to stop it on the banjo, but no matter how lightly or angled I tried , as soon as the pick touches the string, it gives that little bink sound. I do not think it is bad technique on your part.
I have the Yayli Tanbur. 2 bridges the higher one is used when using a bow hence Yayli = bowed. Any sheet Rob to show fret placements/notes. please. Thanks for the video, always a pleasure to watch you play and you so relaxed! great.
John, I thought I'd given you the address to my tanbur website. On this page you will find note positions on the fretboard - it's the same for yali tanbur: tanburirob.wordpress.com/notation/
I meant to mention that 98% of the music is on that first pair of strings. The others are just played occasionally, not often. The tuning is (from the top string down) AAEEAAA - that last A is an octave lower. So, the first pair are the same as a guitar 5th string. Then the second pair are the same as a guitar 6th string. The third pair is exactly the same as the first pair. Then that lone A at the lower octave.
Hi Fouad. Nice to hear from you again. I hope you are doing well? I stopped playing tanbur a few years ago, but I have another one on order, and three weeks ago I got a Turkish Ud. So it looks like I'll be exploring this music again. Since making this video, some methods have starting appearing in the English language, which helps enormously. I hope to stick at it this time. Best wishes to you, Fouad!
@@RobMacKillop1 ; I am delighted to hear from you, to know that you're safe and maintaining your passion! From my side, I am running a 6 pax. band playing Turkish music. I am enjoying playing Kabak Kemane along with Baglama and Tanbur. Let's keep in touch! All the best.
maşallah
Great instrument! Great sound! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Dvarte.
That was really really nice
I wish I could play one too
I remember that, when evaluating a Neapolitan Mandolin, the more ribs the better. If that applies here, you've got yourself a good instrument.
It sounded pretty good to me. You're picking it up fairly quickly.
Thanks, Claude.
hi from turkey. you r good.
No, I'm just a beginner. But thank you!
mashallah if you need help with turkish let me know. .
Thank you! I will get back to you soon.
Hi! I never wanted an instrument so bad 😩 I was wondering if this is the yaylı tanbur that's played with a bow too or is there two different kinds thay are just plucked/strummed vs using a bow? I'm having a hard time finding information. Thank you !
I don’t know anything about the set up for the yali version. I imagine the bridge is curved slightly for the bow.
Hello, You've just introduced me to this instrument. I'd like one question. Does the plectrum you use have any name, and is there any advantage of using? I've seen a lot of UA-cam videos of this instument now, and only a minority is using the plectrum.
I wish you well...
Replayed the video, and the plectrum is called Mizrap, but is there any use of it? Most of the people I've seen play the instrument played it with their fingers, using an interesting technique. Thanks in advance, also sorry if there's any lack in my English.
It's called a mizrap.
I've never seen anyone play it with the fingers, only the mizrap. I'm still learning how to get a good tone.
Rob MacKillop you would get a better tone if you kept your pointer finger planted on the neck. Great videos man.
Thanks.
Hi very nice instrument, did you order that online?
Yes, but sold it later. I bought another more recently from a very good luthier in Istanbul, which is better. Unfortunately I have developed osteoarthritis in my fingers, and the technique required for the first finger of the left hand is too painful for me. So, I cannot play it anymore. If you want to buy the instrument, let me know! You can see it here: tanburirob.com/elif-kizilhan/
@@RobMacKillop1 I like it but not sure if I can afford the price. Do you have a video demo of the recent one?
Sorry, I don't have a demo. The price is £500, including case. Shipping would be extra. That's about half the price of what it cost me.
Not an elegant instrument by any means.
I disagree. It's the player who lacks elegance!
Nah, the player is a very fine one and has a sense of elegant playing! ;)But I could make a test with a bunch of people, asking for their honest opinions regarding beauty of the instrument and also the music associated with it in comparison to, let's say, classical guitar or "renaissance lute" (or even Persian tanbur), and the result would be a better one for lute/guitar(/Persian tanbur). But well, I don't want to attack anybody who loves this instrument, just put in "my 5 cents" without even knowing why, somehow just felt to comment without a need...
That's okay. I don't play it anymore, anyway. Not enough hours in the day.
This instrument is most elegant that used in Turkish Classical music . Its characteristic sound called “ tannaniyet “ can take your soul to 18th century of Constantinople
Çok güzel Rob!
Very nice oriental tone, I love it!
Thanks, Marco.
This is awesome. Now I can see just how big a tanbur is...
Thanks, guys. Yes, it's definitely LONG...
Great instrument! Have fun exploring the new sounds!
Cheers, Harvey. I enjoy the challenge of new instruments.
I like the sound of this Rob. Interesting! I can hear the pick as it touches the string before you pluck the string. I have a few odd picks that do that on the banjo, stone and bone picks make that little "bink" sound just as you touch the string.
Thanks, Steve. Yes, I can hear it. Mind you, I'm probably not meant to! It might be bad technique - such an unwieldy pick.
Rob MacKillop
I tried to stop it on the banjo, but no matter how lightly or angled I tried , as soon as the pick touches the string, it gives that little bink sound. I do not think it is bad technique on your part.
Steve Caddick Here's hoping!
Hi Rob, sorry for annoying you but would you reccommend a Lute from Sandi?
They're selling on ebay for more or less 700 US$
They are OK.
I have the Yayli Tanbur. 2 bridges the higher one is used when using a bow hence Yayli = bowed. Any sheet Rob to show fret placements/notes. please. Thanks for the video, always a pleasure to watch you play and you so relaxed! great.
John, I thought I'd given you the address to my tanbur website. On this page you will find note positions on the fretboard - it's the same for yali tanbur:
tanburirob.wordpress.com/notation/
@@RobMacKillop1 Thank you! I got it
Wonderful sound. So many strings on such a skinny neck. Are they all fretted or do some act as "drone" notes?
I meant to mention that 98% of the music is on that first pair of strings. The others are just played occasionally, not often. The tuning is (from the top string down) AAEEAAA - that last A is an octave lower. So, the first pair are the same as a guitar 5th string. Then the second pair are the same as a guitar 6th string. The third pair is exactly the same as the first pair. Then that lone A at the lower octave.
Hi Rob, I hope you are doing fine. I am still admiring your passion and open mind to oriental culture! Take care.
Hi Fouad. Nice to hear from you again. I hope you are doing well? I stopped playing tanbur a few years ago, but I have another one on order, and three weeks ago I got a Turkish Ud. So it looks like I'll be exploring this music again. Since making this video, some methods have starting appearing in the English language, which helps enormously. I hope to stick at it this time. Best wishes to you, Fouad!
@@RobMacKillop1 ; I am delighted to hear from you, to know that you're safe and maintaining your passion! From my side, I am running a 6 pax. band playing Turkish music. I am enjoying playing Kabak Kemane along with Baglama and Tanbur. Let's keep in touch! All the best.
Can you please tell me who's the luthier and where did you buy it?
Sandi - from Cankaya on ebay.