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Nihavent Saz Semai

Composed by Reşat Aysu

Ney Performer: Zeki Sözen

Arranged by: Faruk Paker

Recording Studio: SP

Studio Recording: Sina Polat

Mixing & Mastering: Sina Polat

🕯️ Ancient Melody: The Oldest Known Written Vocal Composition from c. 1400 BCE – Hurrian Hymn No. 6

🪕 Discovered in the 1950s during excavations at Ras Shamra (ancient Ugarit) in Syria, a clay tablet dating to around 1400 BCE contains a hymn written in musical notation.

This hymn is dedicated to the moon goddess Nikkal and is known today as the “Hurrian Hymn No. 6.”

It is considered one of the oldest known written vocal compositions in human history.

The tablet is inscribed in the Hurrian language using cuneiform script and is believed to have been performed on a nine-stringed lyre-like instrument.

Hurrian Hymn No. 6 – original tablet image — *Hurrian Hymn No. 6 – Original tablet dating to around 1400 BCE* *🎼 You can access our notation study, reinterpreted through the perspective of Turkish classical music, below: Hurrian Hymn No. 6 (PDF)* *🎼 Our notation arrangements adapted to Turkish classical music modes:* 🏺 Hurrian Hymn — Version 1 (PDF) 🏺 Hurrian Hymn — Version 2 (PDF) 🎼 *🎼 ▶️ Study Reference – The Oldest Song in the World* 🪈📜 Source: Flutopedia

Orchestral performance scene from the Standard of Ur panel — 🕯️ **The Oldest Known Orchestra in the World**

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📜 The strongest evidence for this ensemble comes from the excavations of the Royal Tombs in the city of Ur in Mesopotamia.

Artifact: Standard of Ur (inlaid panel – musician register)

This panel, dating to around 2600 BCE, depicts a band of musicians from the Ur period.

🪈 The figures are portrayed walking side by side in a rhythmic flow while performing.

Bull-headed lyres and end-blown wind instruments are seen together. 🪈

🕰️ The lapis lazuli blue background enhances the ceremonial grandeur.

🏺 The arrangement of clothing and posture suggests an organized class of musicians.

Artifact: Standard of Ur (musician panel) | Museum: British Museum, London


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Welcome This is the English home page of neyzenim.com. You can use the menu above to access lessons, ney solos, note archive and other sections. Our latest sheet music updates continue You can find them in the Sheet Music Archive section. → Sheet Music Archive 👉 Ney Performances on Our YouTube Channel Nihavent Saz Semai Composed by Reşat Aysu Ney Performer: Zeki Sözen Arranged by: Faruk Paker Recording Studio: SP Studio Recording: Sina Polat Mixing & Mastering: Sina Polat 🕯️ Ancient Melody: The Oldest Known Written Vocal Composition from c. 1400 BCE – Hurrian Hymn No. 6 🪕 Discovered in the 1950s during excavations at Ras Shamra (ancient Ugarit) in Syria, a clay tablet dating to around 1400 BCE contains a hymn written in musical notation. This hymn is dedicated to the moon goddess Nikkal and is known today as the “Hurrian Hymn No. 6.” It is considered one of the oldest known written vocal compositions in human history. The tablet is inscribed in the Hurrian language using cuneiform script and is believed to have been performed on a nine-stringed lyre-like instrument. Hurrian Hymn No. 6 – Original tablet dating to around 1400 BCE 🎼 You can access our notation study, reinterpreted through the perspective of Turkish classical music, below: Hurrian Hymn No. 6 (PDF) 🎼 Our notation arrangements adapted to Turkish classical music modes: 🏺 Hurrian Hymn — Version 1 (PDF) 🏺 Hurrian Hymn — Version 2 (PDF) 🎼 🎼 ▶️ Study Reference – The Oldest Song in the World 🪈📜 Source: Flutopedia 🕯️ The Oldest Known Orchestra in the World 🎺 The Royal Court Orchestra of Ur – Sumerians, c. 2600 BCE 📜 The strongest evidence for this ensemble comes from the Royal Tombs of Ur excavations in Mesopotamia. Artifact: Standard of Ur (inlaid panel – musician register) This panel, dating to around 2600 BCE, depicts a group of musicians in procession. The figures are shown walking and performing in rhythmic sequence. 🪈 Bull-headed lyres and end-blown wind instruments appear together. The lapis lazuli blue background enhances the ceremonial atmosphere. 🕰️ The attire and formation suggest an organized class of professional musicians. 🏺 Artifact: Standard of Ur (musician panel) \| Museum: British Museum, London 👉 Echoes from the Ney on Instagram 📜 The strongest evidence for this ensemble comes from the excavations of the Royal Tombs in the city of Ur in Mesopotamia. Artifact: Standard of Ur (inlaid panel – musician register) This panel, dating to around 2600 BCE, depicts a band of musicians from the Ur period. 🪈 The figures are portrayed walking side by side in a rhythmic flow while performing. Bull-headed lyres and end-blown wind instruments are seen together. 🪈 🕰️ The lapis lazuli blue background enhances the ceremonial grandeur. 🏺 The arrangement of clothing and posture suggests an organized class of musicians. Artifact: Standard of Ur (musician panel) \| Museum: British Museum, London
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