Zurna

• Features a powerful Balkan zurna, a double reed instrument known for its loud and penetrating sound.
• Designed for outdoor performance, making it suitable for authentic Eastern European folk scoring.
• Plays in G major scale and includes traditional vibrato for added expressiveness.

Product Overview

Zurna is a powerful double-reed woodwind instrument, known for its loud and penetrating sound, making it ideal for outdoor performances. With a G major scale, it captures the essence of Eastern European folk music, featuring traditional vibrato that enhances its expressive character.

Details

The library features the zurna in G, recorded at Synchron Stage Vienna, ensuring a high level of realism and sonic quality. It includes a range of articulations, such as short notes and legato, allowing for expressive melodic lines. The instrument's range spans from F4 to A5, providing versatility for various scoring contexts.

Multiple microphone positions are available, including close and Decca Tree setups, which offer options for both focused and ambient sound. This flexibility allows composers to tailor the instrument's presence in a mix, whether for intimate settings or larger, more dynamic arrangements. The zurna's unique timbre and projection make it particularly suitable for scoring wedding scenes, folk dances, and other ceremonial activities.