Fingering Chart – Bulgarian Kaval in D by Zhivko Vasilev
May 14, 2021
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Many people ask me about a fingering chart for the Bulgarian Kaval. I researched a lot about that topic offline – books about the kaval
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Range and Registers of the Bulgarian Kaval in D
May 14, 2021
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The Bulgarian Kaval in D As you probably know already, the kavals can be different in length and their name comes from the note, produced
“PLACES” – Zhivko Vasilev & Chamber Ensemble “Sofia Soloists”, Conducted by Plamen Djouroff
May 8, 2021
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“Places” is the new album of Zhivko Vasilev. Its official presentation will be at the Central Military Club – SofiaAddress: 7 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd.Date: May
Zhivko Vasilev – Places
April 23, 2021
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“Places” is now available on all streaming services! Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Amazon Deezer YouTube Buy Album “Places” is the kind of journey that gives
Zhivko Vasilev Quintet
February 3, 2021
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Zhivko Vasilev’s music blends ancient traditions of the Balkans with classical and modern, jazz arrangements and improvisation. The group usually performs as a quintet or octet.
5 Key Advantages of Online Music Lessons
January 12, 2021
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In the past year we all faced a global crisis that completely changed our lives. Social distancing required us to think up a way to
How to breath Efficiently when playing the Kaval
January 5, 2021
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Breathing Anatomy Our bodies have been practicing the skill of breathing since the day you were born. That’s the reason we sometimes take this function
Producing a sound on the Kaval
December 6, 2020
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Embouchure Let’s first start with the term Embouchure. What does it mean? It is the way in which a player applies their mouth to the
The new Album of Zhivko Vasilev / Новият албум на Живко Василев
July 29, 2020
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“Places” is the latest and the first entirely instrumental album of Zhivko Vasilev. It consists of 10 original compositions, all written and arranged by him.
History of the Bulgarian Kaval
June 3, 2020
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The Kaval is an end-blown flute and it’s one of the oldest folk instruments in Europe, that’s why its exact origins are not known. It
Transcribing jazz solos and Playing them on the kaval
May 22, 2020
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Being able to play jazz on the Bulgarian kaval has always been one of my goals. I do realise how abstract the word “jazz” has
Devil’s holes
May 11, 2020
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“The last hole on the kaval”… You’ve probably heard that phrase before or maybe you haven’t. Well, it is a popular saying here in Bulgaria.