The Armenian Shvi can be seen as a type of piccolo or a recorder. It is characterized by a very high-pitched timbre. It is a solo instrument that adds a lot of color to fast melodies, also thanks to the flexibility of its play.
Its operating mode is similar to that of the Duduk, being tuned to the diatonic scale, with the play of tones and semitones identical to those of the Duduk.
The Shvi is played in all musical styles, but it is often found in traditional orchestras, usually as the highest-pitched instrument in the orchestra.
