| Santoor | ![]() |
Santoor, Santur, Santour... A hammered dulcimer of Iran, believed to be the ancestor of the Piano. Many instruments around the world at least in part derive from it. more details...>> |
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| Rubab | ![]() |
A lute-like musical instrument from Afghanistan. Memorable body shape reminded of Noah's ark. It is attested since the 7th century in old Persian Sufi poems. more details...>> |
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| Shamisen | ![]() |
One of the most famous Japanese traditional music instruments. A big fan-shaped pick creates the crisp, sobering sounds . more details...>> |
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| Er-Hu | ![]() |
Known as the "Chinese violin".
, used as a solo instrument as well as
in small ensembles and large orchestras. more details...>> |
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| Setar | ![]() |
Persian traditional music instrument, a member of the lute family. Played in Sufi mystical music. Very subtle, healing sound. more details...>> |
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| Tembor | ![]() |
Longest neck among all the lute family. Georgeously decorated body makes bright sonorous sounds. Perfect to play rythmic beats. more details...>> |
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| Daf | ![]() |
One of the oldest music instruments on earth. In spite of such a simple structure, the powerful inspirational sounds resonate deeply. RainInEden plays Daf with metal rings inside. more details...>> | ![]() |
| Darbuka | ![]() |
Known by different names in different regions. These names all refer to a goblet-shaped drum; however, the construction and playing methods of each are so varied as to make many of them different instruments altogether. more details...>> | ![]() |