Amenian Folk Music “Oud Solo“ (Lute Solo) “Sirahar Yem“ & “Kharpert Tamzara“

Armenian Folk Songs. This is an instrumental solo played on the 11 stringed fretless “Oud“ (lute) and accompanied by the Dumbeg (Hour glass shaped hand drum). The first song of the solo “ “Sirahar Yem“ (I am in Love with you) is played in 6/8 tempo. The second folk dance “Kharpert (A centuries old area located in historic Western Armernia), Tamzara“ (Name of the folk dance). is an ancient Armenian folk dance in 9/8 tempo