Cultural Bearers Who Continue the Instrument Making Tradition in Kastamonu

Kastamonu music culture

Abstract

Instrument making holds a significant place in the concept of the instrument, a fundamental element of Turkish music. The term organology refers to this field of study. Organological studies first began in Türkiye in the 19th century, and organological research has been ongoing through various academic studies since then. Almost every region of our country has a unique musical culture; this cultural diversity is reflected in the instruments, and regional instruments are produced and used. This study examines the musical culture specific to Kastamonu province, the instruments that accompany this culture, and the masters of instrument making. Research has determined that the instrument, traditionally used especially in the coastal areas of Kastamonu and known in literature as the "Classical Kemençe," is locally called the "Tırnak Kemane" and holds an indispensable place in regional entertainments. In music performed with the Nail Kemane, the traditional köçek culture is also kept alive, adding color to the regional culture. Various topics were evaluated within the scope of this review; The aim was to contribute to the literature by incorporating topics directly related to instrument making into the theoretical framework of the study. The study yielded the following data: The majority of instrument makers in Kastamonu are engaged in the production of the Nail Kemane (Turkish Folk Kemane), while baglama production is also prevalent. Generally speaking, the production of folk music instruments is widespread in Kastamonu. There are also instrument makers interested in the fine Turkish musical instruments.