Hungarian tárogató woodwinds

The modern tárogató is a single-reed woodwind with a wooden body. For someone familiar with clarinet or saxophone, the shape and mouthpiece are a useful starting point, but the instrument has its own fingering and response.

Ask a maker about tuning, fingering, mouthpiece compatibility and repair support. For a used instrument, request a playing demonstration and a close look at pads and keys.

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