MAINS SPANISH COMMINITIES WHERE THE “DOLÇAINA” IS PLAYED

Aragón

Is played with a drum.

In the Pyrenaic area it is Known as “trompa”.

Comunidad Valenciana

It is known as “Dolçaina” and the drum is called “Tabalet" and is specially famous at the “collas” which are groups of musicians who play this instrument in lots of cultural traditional events. (watch video HERE)

Castilla

in this region it is known as “pito” or “gaita”.

Murcia

They call it “pita” and as in most regions, it is usually played with the drums,

Cataluña

Known as “gralla” or less frequently as “Dolçaina”.

The name “Chirimia” is rarely used.

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