Mastering Thracian Kaval Ornamentation: A Handbook

This 193-page book by Bulgarian kaval master Lyuben Dossev unveils the mysteries of ornamentation of the Bulgarian wooden end-blown shepherd’s flute, the kaval. It contains over 150 diagrams of musical examples played by Professor Dossev found on an accompanying CD. There is also a collection of songs with notated kaval accompaniment.

Table of contents:

Vibrato
Sechene
Combining Vibrato and Sechene
Glissando
Accent Notes
Short Trills
Songs
Bibiliography

Sample illustrations

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