Armenian Duduk | Discover the Sound of This Flute-Like Musical Instrument

Armenian Duduk is not mysterious anymore. Read the article and find out five interesting facts about this ancient musical instrument. Interested? Get your headphones ready and listen to its music. It is going to be an amazing day with amazing music!

Armenian Duduk is what makes you feel in heaven on the Earth.

The art, which is created by this magical musical instrument, enters your soul, brings dozens of emotions and tells the history of Armenia and Armenian people.

Many people know it as a “flute”, Armenians call it “duduk” or “tsiranapogh”, but one thing is obvious: Armenian Duduk is an “Intangible heritage of humanity”.

It does not recognize any nation, as the music it creates is a universal treatment for the soul.

It seems to be unbelievable, right? Just follow this article and you will get obsessed with the art created by Armenian ancient musical instrument: duduk or flute.

Armenian Duduk Defines Armenian People

While talking about Armenian Duduk, it is a real sin not to talk about Djivan Gasparyan, who is known as the “Master of the Duduk”. Djivan Gasparayan started to play duduk, when he was six years old. This amazing person creates a magic with this double reed woodwind flute that is made of apricot wood.

He transfers the inner world of Armenian people with the help of the sad melody of Armenian Duduk. Introduces the way Armenian people used to live. Djivan Gasparyan uses his musical instrument to create a prayer, and it sounds like a prayer. The sound of his music describes the nature of Armenian people, their carefulness, quietness, humbleness, love, and faith.

But, Wait! Hold on the second! The words are not powerful enough to describe the sound of Armenian Duduk, are they? Take a breath! You are going to travel to Armenian world in a few seconds.

The music you are about to hear is known as “Hovvi Kanch” (in Armenian “Հովվի կանչ”), which, translated from Armenian, means “The call of shepherd”. These people were in love with their job and put a soul in it.

They played the flute to call their sheep back or just to make a calm atmosphere. They were playing duduk, as their souls had the need of that sound and that was the way Armenian people guarded their animals.

Armenian Duduk Tells a History

Armenian Duduk tells the history of Armenian people. It makes you feel the mournful pain, which never dies and genetically transfers from one generation to another. It is a call for humanity, a call for kindness and love, a call for peace and it is a prayer for the souls of all the victims suffered during the harsh periods of history.

Levon Minassian, a French-Armenian Duduk player, who played music for a soundtrack of “Mayrig”, introduces a music called “They Have Taken the One I Love”. You fill the pain, although no words are telling about it. It’s just the sound of the duduk, which has that magical power to tell what is not being told.

That is why Armenian Duduk is inscribed in the UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage of Humanity.

Now once again: Pay attention to the word “Humanity”. This means that even though Duduk represents the emotional state of Armenian people, it is quite understandable for humankind irrespective of nationality.

Armenian Duduk May Be Incredibly Combined with Other Musical Instruments

Yanni (Yiannis Chryssomallis), a Greek composer, keyboardist, music producer and pianist, was also inspired by Armenian Duduk. He appreciates this marvelous musical instrument, which has a long history.

During his concert in Armenia, a breathtaking performance is transferred to the audience and touched their souls. If you haven’t been in the concert and haven’t experienced the mix of Armenian duduk and violin, you can watch it online.

The accords of these two musical instruments fill each other and make the music more powerful and richer. Enjoy it!

Interesting to know

The duduk player in Yanni’s concert is not Armenian, but the Violin player is Armenian.

Armenian Duduk is Played in the Soundtrack of “Gladiator”

Did you know that Armenian Duduk is played in the soundtrack of “Gladiator”, an epic historical drama film? The track is known as “The Duduk of the North” and is played by Djivan Gasparyan. The grandchild of Djivan Gasparyan, Djivan Gasparyan Jr., is also a great flute player and beautifully performs the soundtrack during one of the concerts. Interested? Watch it and you will not regret.

It is amazing to have two wonderful and talented duduk players in one family, right? Seems the art of playing this musical instrument is deeply set in our roots.

Duduk is a Massage for Your Brain, It takes the Stress Out

Have you ever thought of being on another planet, far from everyone and everything? This means that Armenian Duduk is what you need. This magical instrument is a special treatment for those, who are tired of everyday changes and problems.

The music of flute has a special ability to make your day calmer. This musical instrument gives a peace and freedom to your mind. It makes you feel better, helps you to concentrate on the things that matter, and it feels like you are given a birth for the second time.

Did you like it? Let us give a kind advice to you. Choose your favorite music instrumented with Armenian Duduk, add it to your playlist and enjoy it every time you feel you need it. And you will need it, we promise!

Armenian Duduk creates a spiritual music. It takes you away, far away, helps you to approach the sky while being on the Earth.

Do not lose your chance to be in harmony with your soul and mind. Listen to Armenian Duduk and be closer to your right of being in peace with yourself and your inner world. Learn it! Play it! Love it!

For now, try this one!

Duduk is the Only Instrument that Describes Armenian Genocide Without Words

Here you can also listen to the soundtrack of the above-mentioned movie “Mayrig” (from Armenian “Mother”). We don’t want to spoil your experience, so we won’t talk much about the movie. All you need to know is that the movie is about an Armenian family that escaped the Armenian genocide.

Family settles in France and starts a whole new life from zero. The director, Henri Verneuil brilliantly describes the pain and struggles the family goes through. We would absolutely say that the most heartbreaking part were the memories of the family. But, we have to confess that without its music you would never feel what you can feel with duduk’s presence.

There is also a violin version of the soundtrack. The final and official soundtrack includes both duduk and other musical instruments. One thing is for sure the part when duduk plays is when you really feel the sorrow and pain. But enough telling you about how it sounds, because you will understand whatever is described here from the very first note.