iShvee LT

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Another Woodwind Instrument from the creators of iDuduk and iZurna, this instrument simply brings you the missing sound of the Armenian Culture.

The Shvee (Armenian: Շվի) (pronounced sh-vee) which means whistle in Armenian, is a woodwind instrument with a labium mouth piece. Commonly made of wood (apricot, buxus, ebony ) or bamboo and up to 12 inches in length, it typically has a range of 2 octaves. The shvi is up to 12 inches in length and is made of reed, the bark of willows, or walnut wood. It has 8 holes on the front, 7 of which are used while playing, and 1 thumbhole. One octave is obtained by blowing normally into the shvi and a second octave is attained by blowing with slightly more force. The lower octave has a timbre similar to a recorder whereas the higher octave sounds similar to a piccolo or flute. Typically, most Armenian duduk or zurna players learn the shvee before moving on to either instrument. ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- The tuning is basically untempered and diatonic, though chromatic notes may be obtained by partially covering the finger holes. The iShvee™ LT version does not support the chromatic note option because the iPhone being an electronic device has its limitations, therefore we have only included the C major scale starting from low middle C going up to high D in the second octave which will also make the application more consumer friendly. ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------

Key Features of iShvee™ LT • In the Blow Mode, blow into your microphone to play music • In the Press Mode option, simply play by pressing down the holes (for iPod Touch users as well) • Press down individual holes to change pitch within one octave • The Blow Mode includes 9 notes including the open blow middle C • The Press Mode includes 8 notes D-Dorian • In the Duet Mode, use the ‘Dum (Drone) slider to choose a pitch to harmonize and enrich your melody. ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- The Artists • In the info section on top right corner, find out more about the recording Shvee virtuosos such as Ararat Petrossian, Norik Manukian, and composer/film maker Sevada's debut album called Palpitation of Soul released in 1995 where you can hear Ararat Petrossian's tasteful improvisational skills in a track called "Sos". It's a must have. ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- The Upcoming Versions • The upcoming iShvee™ PR will feature options such as recording, sharing, and rating through our website, www.YouTempo.com • You will also have the opportunity to perform over pre-arranged instrumental loops in many styles, which are offered with the XT version.