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Category: Asian Instruments

The Sitar: A Beautiful Musical Instrument


Introduction

The Sitar is an Indian musical instrument that is the most popular one in India. It has been used since ancient times & is still considered to be very important among the musical instrument of the world. The sitar has a long history. The mesmerizing instrument has been in use for centuries and continues to be one of the primary instruments used in Eastern music today.

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Most Interesting Facts About The Tabla


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Tabla

North India is home to the most popular percussion instrument, the tabla. Usually associated with North Indian classical music, it is also widely used in other music styles and is the most popular percussion instrument in all of India. Known as daya/right and tabla respectively, the highest-pitched drum is also played with the right hand. The tabla, a pair of small drums fundamental to Hindustani music, was invented in the 18th century.

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An Introduction To The World Of Shakuhachi, The Japanese Flute


Introduction

Shakuhachi is a Japanese flute that has been played for more than 1000 years. It is the traditional instrument of the Zen Buddhist monks who play in the mountains and valleys of Japan. The shakuhachi is made from a single piece of bamboo and has only four finger holes (in contrast, Western flutes have several).

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Yangqin – The Chinese Dulcimer


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What is Yangqin?

Yangqin is an instrument that originated in Central Asia but got prominence in China. But few theories are there to oppose the fact that it had been invented by the Chinese solely without any foreign influence. Some research discovered the instrument may have been introduced by land, through the Silk route, or by sea, through the port of Guangzhou (Canton). Yangqin is the hammered dulcimer. It is played by hitting strings with a pair of bamboo mallets, the size of a chopstick. Models vary in size, range, and quality. They usually include an ornate folding stand. It is also sometimes called the “Chinese piano”. It is having slightly over 4 octaves.

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The History And Evolution Of The Oud, the Unique Instrument.


Introduction

The oud

The oud, the mahogany wooden string instrument was prominent in medieval and modern Islamic music. While the oud is not as widely known in the West as it is in its native land of Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, this timeless instrument has indeed traveled worldwide. Today, musicians across the globe use the oud for their own unique style of music. But why? What makes this seemingly simple stringed instrument so special?

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