Article: How To Choose Your First Ney - The Complete Tutorial

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Jan 23, 2022Ney

How To Choose Your First Ney - The Complete Tutorial

Which Ney Should I Choose as a Beginner Player

Choosing the right ney as a beginner can be challenging.
There are many types of neys, including different styles like Arabic ney and Turkish ney.
So, which one is best for a beginner?
Let's start with the fundamental distinction: Arabic Ney vs. Turkish Ney.

Plastic or Reed Ney?

Once we've chosen the type of ney (Arabic or Turkish), the next step is selecting the material—plastic or reed.
We highly recommend that every player, whether beginner, advanced, or professional, own a plastic ney.
Plastic neys are easy to maintain, produce sound more easily, and are travel-friendly without the risk of breaking.
Watch this video for more details.

Which Ney Tuning Should I choose As A Beginner Player?

Now that you've chosen the ney you want to purchase, the next step is selecting the right tuning as a beginner.
The most recommended options are D – Dukah (Re) or E – Bolahenk (Mi).
These tunings strike a balance—not too short, not too long—making it easier to produce sound and hold the ney comfortably while playing.
Additionally, both are widely used in Arabic and Turkish music, ensuring compatibility with most traditional pieces.

Plastic Arabic Ney

If you've decided on a plastic ney, let's listen to the sound of the Re D – Dukah Re.

Let's hear the sound of the plastic ney in E – Bolahenk Mi.

Reed Arabic Ney

If you've decided on a reed ney, let's listen to the sound of the Re D – Dukah Re.

Let's hear the sound of the reed ney in E – Bolahenk Mi.

Premium Reed Ney for Beginner & Professional Players

Some beginners choose to start with a premium-quality ney from day one.
But what does "premium quality" mean? It refers to a ney made from carefully selected, top-grade reeds that have been dried for an extended period. The crafting process is highly precise and takes longer to ensure the best results.

✔ To learn more about Our Arabic Premium Factory CLICK HERE.

✔ To learn more about Our Turkish Premium Factory CLICK HERE.

If you've chosen a premium Arabic ney for the long run, let's hear the sound of our premium Arabic D – Dukah Re.

Let's hear the sound of our premium Arabic ney in E – Bolahenk Mi.

Let's hear the sound of our premium Turkish ney in D – Dukah Re.

Our First-Class Turkish Crown Ney

If you've made it this far and are looking for something truly special, we recommend our First-Class Turkish Crown Ney.

In the video below, you can learn more about this ney and order it in D – Dukah Re or E – Bolahenk Mi, the most common keys for ney players, as we mentioned earlier. (The ney in this video is tuned to B – Kiz, which is less recommended for beginners.)

Watch the video for more details about the Crown Ney.

How to Produce Sound from Your Ney

You’ve got your first ney—now, how do you make a sound?

We’re here to help you progress on your ney journey, a journey that can truly transform your musical experience.

Watch our ney tutorial and start your daily practice!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You've mastered producing a great sound on your ney, and now you're ready to go further.

That's fantastic!

We're here to guide you on your next stage.

Our beginner ney course will be an essential step in your journey.

I feel ready to take my skills to the next level.

This is great! You already know how to play your ney, can play a few tunes, and have a solid grasp of the basics. Now, let's dive into the next course and become even better players!