Kaval

This takes a bit of effort to learn as the beginnings can be frustrating. The sound can be compared to the transverse flute or the Japanese Shakuhachi.
Depending on the country of origin, the construction of the instruments differs.

The Bulgarian kaval is usually made from fruit wood or maple and can be divided into three parts. It is typically decorated with cast rings of tin, ebony, or bone, which are sometimes substituted with synthetic materials.

In comparison, the Macedonian kaval is handmade from a single piece of ash; the outer shape is carved with a knife, and decoration is created almost exclusively by burning.

The number of holes and the playing technique are the same for both types.

The most popular tuning is D, but it is also made in the keys of B, C, and E.