Armenian Duduk: Complete Method and Repertoire

The Third Edition of Armenian Duduk Method is a comprehensive, easy-to-use trilingual guide for players at every level — from complete beginners learning the basics to more advanced musicians. Drawing on his extensive background in performance and pedagogy, author Georgy Minasov takes an all-in-one approach, bringing together theory, scales, and technique in a single volume. For those looking to expand their repertoire, the book features over 250 songs spanning multiple genres, including beloved duduk standards such as Hovern Enkan, Machkal, and Eshkhemet.

The book is organized into four sections. The first section introduces beginners to the fundamentals, guiding them toward smooth playing and confident note-reading. Section II reinforces and builds on those skills, developing the ability to perform folk and gussan songs, dance melodies, and spiritual music with greater accuracy. Sections III and IV present ensembles and mughams — treasures of Eastern musical culture — complete with accompanying audio tracks available online.