Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1425470 Composed by Traditional Armenian. Arranged by Constance Shelengian. Folk,Jazz,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 2 pages. Constance Shelengian #1006286. Published by Constance Shelengian (A0.1425470). Hinkala, or Hingala is in the key of D minor. In this arrangement, the simple unembellished melody is set in a gentle jazz waltz style where the L.H. provides the sense of movement and harmonic appeal. It is an unpretentious cross between Armenian folk and light swing. When sung in Armenian, the lyrics depict a downhearted shepherd on a mountain playing a love song as he is surrounded by vibrantly colored flowers.A Medley in 3/4 meter (Hinkala/Hrant’s Lament) can be heard on the album, “Oud Vibrations: Songs of Armenian Heritage” featuring Rich Shelengian, oud, Constance Shelengian, piano. Select the YouTube link below to access the audio.
