Duduk Knowledgebase

Dudukhouse Answers: How Do I Choose Between Two Brands of Duduks?

Choosing between two duduk brands can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners. While all duduks at Dudukhouse are crafted by top makers with ex...

Dudukhouse Answers: Understanding Duduk Sheet Music & Transposition

Many beginner duduk players often find themselves confused about how duduk sheet music is written and how it sounds when played. This confusion typ...

Who Is the Best Duduk Player in the World?

The duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, is renowned for its rich, melancholic tones and deep cultural significance. But who is the b...

Is the Duduk Hard to Play?

The duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, is renowned for its rich, melancholic tones and deep cultural significance. But how difficul...

Dudukhouse Answers: Clarinet to Duduk Transition?

Discover the unique musical journey from clarinet to duduk in our Dudukhouse Answers guide. Explore the crucial differences in playing techniques, ...

Dudukhouse Answers: Playing Half Tones on Chromatto

I'm interested in the Chromatto because it looks like an amazing solution to the problem of half tones. But I'm not sure which reed to go with. I'v...

Gifting a Duduk: Everything You Need to Know

Learn how to choose the perfect duduk instrument for a beginner as a gift. Discover the key factors to consider when purchasing a duduk, from the i...

Mastering the Duduk: Understanding Key and Pitch Options for the Traditional Armenian Instrument

Introduction The duduk is a traditional double reed wind instrument that originated in Armenia. It is known for its unique and haunting sound, whic...

Duduk Fingering Chart: Everything You Need To Get Started

Duduk fingering charts are widely available these days. They are sometimes written in concert pitch format and sometimes in written pitch format, w...

Duduk Reeds Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Right Reeds

Introduction  In terms of importance, reeds are the most important part of the instrument. As long as the duduk body is adequately dried and tuned,...

9 Things We’ve Learned From Duduk Masterclass Lesson 1

With love from Canada and Armenia, Duduk Masterclass brings you an amazing opportunity to learn how to play this ancient instrument correctly. The...

Buying Your First Duduk: A Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Guide

So you’ve heard the melancholic and enchanting sound of the duduk, and you’re thinking about learning to play. It can be a tricky instrument to mas...