Amasya Ciftetellisi Super -

"Çiftetelli" literally translates to "double-stringed" in Turkish. This refers to a historical violin-playing technique where two strings are tuned to the same note or an octave apart to create a drone-like, resonant sound.

The standard Çiftetelli rhythm is typically in 8/4 or 4/4 time . It features a distinctive syncopated beat that is widely used for belly dancing and celebratory social dancing. Amasya Ciftetellisi Super

While Çiftetelli is found across Turkey, the "Amasya" version often features regional instrumentation, including the Saz (Bağlama) , Darbuka (goblet drum), and sometimes the Clarinet or Violin . including the Saz (Bağlama)

Amasya, located in the Central Black Sea region of Turkey, has a rich folk tradition that blends elements of Central Anatolian and Black Sea cultures. Darbuka (goblet drum)