Investigation of alteration and ornament signs in kaval

In this article, the definition, history and structural characteristics of dilsiz kaval in Anatolia are studied on alteration and ornamental signs on playing techniques that differ according to the regions. Kaval has an important place in Anatolia and has existed since ancient times. It is classified as dilli and dilsiz, and each has two different pitch structures. In the article, it is stated that there are two playing techniques for snoring and flat for dilli kaval, and for dilsiz kaval there are 1st and 2nd position playing techniques and these techniques are explained. It was also stated that there was also a snoring (horlatma) technique for the dilsiz kaval. The alteration signs and the expression of the techniques mentioned on dilsiz kaval are shown according to the regional attitudes explained in the examples. In this article, it is thought that the performance of alteration and ornamental signs of the alteration and ornament signs without disturbing the local attitudes and the expression of the works to be played on the note in kaval performance and education will be contributed in the training of kaval.