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Dankiyo
Dankiyo is an ancient word from the text of Evliya Çelebi (17. century, Ottoman Era) "The Laz's of Trebizond invent bagpipe called dankiyo..." describing the Pontian tulum, a type of bagpipe. The ancient Greeks called it askavlo (aski - skin, avlo - flute). It consists of a lamb skin, a blow pipe and the double reed chanter.

The dankiyo is only played in small villages near Trabzon and Rize, though a similar type of bagpipe can be found on the islands of Greece, albeit theirs has less holes. What differentiates the dankiyo from other bagpipes is that the dankiyo doesn't use a separate pipe for the sound of the constant drone. Instead it is created by two reeds in tune with each other in the chanter.

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Dankiyo is an ancient word for bagpipes in Trebizond in the text of Evliya Çelebi (17. century, Ottoman Era) "The Laz's of Trebizond invent bagpipe called dankiyo..." Unlike the bagpipes of other parts of the world and mainly the Balkans the Pontian Tulum (dankiyo) doesn't use a separate pipe for the sound of the constant drone. The sound is created by having the two reeds in tune with each other. The only other area where this is seen is on the islands of Greece though theirs have less holes. However different varietys can be found around the world.

The Touloum is commonly describes as having a lovely sound and lively feel. It was very popular for outdoor events because of its loud sound. People who play the touloum have to concentrate on their breathing as well as playing the song.

The ancient Greeks called it Askavlo (Aski - skin, Avlo - flute). The Pontian Bagpipe is constructed of lamb skin, a blow pipe and the double reed chanter.

Only played in small villages near Trabzon and Rize.

Some players fit the blow pipe a stop valve which allow air to flow only inward while others prefer to use their tongues.

The Chanter which creates the sound consists of two reeds which sit in two flutes. Each flute has five hole.