Greek Folk Instruments

Greek Folk Instruments

1. Doumbek

   • Single-headed goblet shaped drum
   • Use palm or tips of fingers on middle or edge of drum

2. Defi

   • Similar to a tambourine

3. Violin and Bass

   • Violin (high pitched) plays the melody
   • Double Bass (low-pitched)

4. Bouzouki

   • Long-necked part of lute family
   • 6 or 8 strings
   • Uses plectrum
   • Plays tremolos in 3rds
   • Plays slides/vibrato

5. Oud

   • Pear-shaped lute
   • Typically 11 strings:
     • 5 double strings, 1 for drone

6. Vocals

   • Lyrics largely based on poetry
   • Melismatic
   • Pitch bends
   • Ornamentation

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