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Thanks for your comment, I've corrected the title. I've based this lesson on a Greek rendition of the tune. That may explain the variation. I've just had a look at a few Turkish videos and yes, there are slight diffferences. Let me know when you upload your version and I'd be happy to take a look.

​@@kemenchebasicsi thought you took Stelios Kazantzidis as reference. That why i thought you were wrong in some parts. I will upload a video of his version

​@@kemenchebasicsi uploaded my version. Hope it helpa

@@hideare Yes, I referred to the Kazantizidis version which has differences.

Sure, I have 2 or 3 requests to do before this but I'll let you know.

Ok. I tried using sandpaper, which works a bit, but this old rosin is 30 yrs old, it's rock hard and beyond salvation

The easiest way would be to upload it to TH-cam and select Private, not Public viewing. It then gives you an option to share it with individual email addresses privately. Let me know if you want to do it that way.

@@kemenchebasicssure, whats your email

@@kemenchebasicssure whats your email

pontios23x@gmail.com

I've only ever used steel core, but if you or anyone else has tried gut or synthetic, I'd be interested to know how they sound on a kemenche.

@@kemenchebasicsI ended up going with 2 D strings since the instrument im building is quite large to get a bit more bass from it. Do you have any advice with how high above the fingerboard the strings should sit?

@@flowerpetalpetrolfire The strngs should be as close to the fingerboard as possible at the peg box end. This helps with comfort and also playability. You can alter that by making deeper grooves in the little piece of wood ("ksilaki" we call it in Greek), at the peg box end of the FB which they sit on. The angle of the fingerboard should also be considered. If the height of the strings at the bridge for instance is 15mm, I would make the top of the FB at the bridge end, about 10mm.

Θα προσπαθησω. Μωλης το μαθω θα το ανεβασω.

I assume you mean Begledim de gelmedin? I don't know it but should be able to do it.

@@kemenchebasics yeah bekledim de gelmedin nice song so emotional thank you

HI there. Here is the lesson. Please leave a comment or a like if you find it helpful: th-cam.com/video/qTcBjlHhVaY/w-d-xo.html

This is the main part of the tune. If someone wants more, they can ask nicely and I will try to do it.

It depends on the size of the instrument; ie, the width of the sound holes at the point where the bridge sits, and height of the fingerboard. For an "average" sized instrument, the bridge would be 25mm wide at the top and bottom. If you want the sides of the bridge at an angle you would go 30mm at the bottom and 25mm at the top. The soundboard hsa a slope so you would need to angle the bottom of the bridge so it sits flat onto the SB. You would open 3 tiny indentations (V-shaped) for the strings with an 11mm width each. The height would be about 15mm. It's usually made from the same wood as the soundboard.

@@kemenchebasicsThank you very much

Do you have any advice on how do do the bend of the lower part properly? Ie the hardwood thats at the bottom, idk how to get the curve exactly right, or is it forgiving with how the spruce top bends

@@flowerpetalpetrolfire Although the soundboard has a curve, it's ever so slight so use a file to give the bottom of the bridge a slight angle so that it sits flush to the soundboard. Don't forget to add a slight amgle to the top of the bridge otherwise you wont be able to play 2 chords at once. Do you want me to make a video detailing the bridge?

@@kemenchebasicsI mean the bottom part that you showed in your how to make a kemenche video, how do you get the curve on to that in order to get the soundboard to sit properly

I started the channel mainly to observe myself playing. It's also an excuse to pick it up and play it. For me it's a hobby that brings alot of joy. Music is great for one's mental health too. And yes there's definitely a shortage of teachers. As long as people are enjoying my channel and leaving positive comments I will keep making the videos. Even if it's a handul of people.

@@kemenchebasics Thank you, I appreciate your videos even though I don't comment on every one I always check them out, have definitely improved because of them.

Link?

@@kemenchebasics th-cam.com/video/IAqjnvSTDbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LbbWDIgDQLSgXa21

Here is the lesson on Mavron Thalassa. To help me improve my channel, please let me know if's helpful: th-cam.com/video/2gQ419igJIk/w-d-xo.html

Hi. There are only two that I know of but they are both in Greek. They are both called Η Λυρα του Ποντου. One is by Μιχαλης Καλιοντζιδης and the other by Παυλος Τσακαλιδης. The second one has more sheet music than the first one. Although they are in Greek, I assume sheet music can be understood regardless of language, right? Hopefully the links work. www.rihardos.gr/el/%CE%92%CE%99%CE%92%CE%9B%CE%99%CE%9F-%CE%9A%CE%91%CE%9B%CE%99%CE%9F%CE%9D%CE%A4%CE%96%CE%99%CE%94%CE%97%CE%A3-%CE%97-%CE%9B%CE%A5%CE%A1%CE%91-%CE%A4%CE%9F%CE%A5-%CE%A0%CE%9F%CE%9D%CE%A4%CE%9F%CE%A5-%CE%9F%CE%A1%CE%93%CE%91%CE%9D%CE%9F%CE%9B%CE%9F%CE%93%CE%99%CE%91-%CE%A4%CE%95%CE%A7%CE%9D%CE%99%CE%9A%CE%97%CE%A1%CE%95%CE%A0%CE%95%CE%A1%CE%A4%CE%9F%CE%A1%CE%99%CE%9F-%CE%A0%CE%92415.html www.politeianet.gr/books/tsakalidis-i-paulos-nto-re-mi-ekdoseis-i-lura-tou-pontou-309128

My father's side was from the Erbaa/Tokat region. I'm unsure as to my mother's side but possibly Giresun or Trabzon.

Tesekurler. Excellent, I will keep that in mind. You don't necessarily need to understand notes to learn the kemence. I will contiinue to keep things as simple as possible.

Hi. I've tried one on one, in person lessons, but found the whole exercise extremely inconvenient. Students are always arriving late or cancelling last minute. It really isn't worth it. I am considering private zoom lessons but at this stage I'm enjoying doing lesson-type videos online on YT for people to learn at their own pace. Ask me what you want and I'll make a video for you.

@@kemenchebasics No worries… thanks anyway. I just wanted to learn the notes first before learning songs. I play piano so I have a musical background. I don’t know if you’ve made a basic video like that already, but if you haven’t could you please. Cheers

The best video I have for an absolute beginner is the following one. Unfortunately I don't understand notes. The best tuning for a kemenche is AEB or GDA (high pitched to low pitched string), although there are others. Most of my lesson videos have links to other tutorial videos I've made on trembles, jumps, slurs etc: th-cam.com/video/OFFhGp1r-HQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=z5azrqtxlyfJjfX_

@@kemenchebasics Ok thanks

All the best on your endeavour. It's alot of fun and you wil learn along the way. No, I don't have drawings but an idea would be to purchase a good instrument and use it to guide you with measurements. Perhaps the trickiest part is getting the correct slope on the body to allow the curved soundboard to rest on, and glue in place correctly.

@@kemenchebasics thank you for the response. We were lucky enough to find drawings and dimensions on line. We have been struggling to find mulberry and Ebony, though a local timberyard suggested Redgum or Tasmanian eucalyptus for the body, and Tasmanian King William pine for the face as both grow in snow and have a tight grain. Anyway. Thanks again!

Yes, the ideal hardwoods for kemenche generally aren't mass produced. You'll need to source it yourself. I found mulberry through a woodworking school and walnut from a farmer who cut down his own trees. I've used recycled ebony from an old violin fingerboard and used it to make tailpieces and the fingerboard itself. African Wenge is a good alternative. As for a soundboard, you could use Adirondack guitar soundboard or violin soundboard. I've used both.

Hi, here is a lesson on an epitrapezio. Let me know what you think: th-cam.com/video/HFBjHS68zrU/w-d-xo.html

Πάνε δες κανενα κογια ρε

I'll try. That's one genre I've never really delved into. Unless you have one in particular you'd like me to try, I'll choose one I'm comfortable with.

Here is a lesson on an epitrapezio: th-cam.com/video/HFBjHS68zrU/w-d-xo.html

I'll try.

Unless you can give me a suggestion, I may try Fly Me To The Moon.

I've done Havana by Camila Cabello: th-cam.com/users/shorts3aRSh9Usz1c?si=JhHZqekPi46fbQ9i

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@@kemenchebasics i will try

@@kemenchebasics ekin uzunlar kemençe jazz

I'll try.

Here is a lesson on The Impossible Dream: th-cam.com/video/ttXh766R3Io/w-d-xo.html

AEB.

Yes, some people find them very helpful.

@@kemenchebasics They indeed are. I suggest you buy for it. I highly recomend buying those that are attached to "παλικάρ" (I don't know how it is called in english}

@@Mr_Papo Yes, some luthiers do make them attached to the tailpiece/palikari. I have made a few for clients but I personally don't like them on my instruments.

Hi. I have at least one more lrsson to do before I get to that one 👍

@@kemenchebasics another good song that you could play is xaran en ta stefanomata

@@alexandros_7522 That's a very nice tune. I'll add it to the list.

@@kemenchebasics you have a very nice channel 👌🏼thanks🙏

Here is the lesson on Korits MIkron. I hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/lBroVlqS-NU/w-d-xo.html

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.

Here's the lesson on Korits MIkron: th-cam.com/video/lBroVlqS-NU/w-d-xo.html

Mehmet, do you mean this one? th-cam.com/video/6Q9V2P8OcAM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IBCOCfkEXj3N3auQ

@@kemenchebasics yess

@@mehmeter-36 Ok, give me 2 or 3 weeks to learn the way he plays it and I'll get back to you.

@@kemenchebasics thank you

I assume you mean this one? I'll try. th-cam.com/video/FTlLCzI5VCI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7QLIVwJpzRNJPddo

@@kemenchebasics yes yes this! Tutorial 🙏

Here it is: th-cam.com/video/lBroVlqS-NU/w-d-xo.html