Structural properties of Kastamonu violin and executive techniques

Turkish folk music has a very rich structure in terms of cultural context. It contains many instruments still protecting their traditional aspects. Some of these instruments have come to exist inspired from one another. In the light of given statement, Kastamonu violin is one of these instruments originated from others. This study emphasize importance in especially to make the Kastamonu violin widely known and create a prime sample for further researchers. This study aims to reveal the distinctive attitude of Kastamonu violin in both structural and technical characteristics which is professed in coastal Kastamonu. The research consists literature review, audio and visual sources and interview methods. Tangible datas have been achieved through the research process. The implementations of Kemalettin ŞABANOĞLU and Yusuf AKTAŞ have been dictated and notated as sample group and analyzed through reimplementing. Kemalettin ŞABANOĞLU and his student Murat Mevlüt KAYIK have been interviewed and substantial datas have been collected. In the light of findings gathered for the research, alongside with the structural features and the performing tecnique, the musical piece carried out with the violin is believed to be widely promoted.