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Field notes, workshop visits and long reads from the atelier.
— Instruments · 4 min
The Ney Anban: Iran’s Droneless Persian Gulf Bagpipe
What you'll learn: what makes the ney anban a genuinely rare bagpipe — no drone, a hand-painted goatskin bag, and a sound tied to Iran's Persian Gulf fishermen — plus its documented history back to the 1600s and how to choose one.
— Instruments · 4 min
The Oğur Sazı: What It Is and Who It’s For
— Instruments · 4 min
The Kabak Kemane: Turkey’s Pumpkin-Bodied Folk Fiddle
— Instruments · 5 min
The Persian Tanboor: Sacred Lute of the Ahl-e Haqq Tradition
— Instruments · 4 min
Persian Zahme vs. Hammered Dulcimer Sticks: Choosing the Right Santur Mallet
— Instruments · 5 min
The Kopuz: The Ancient Ancestor of the Baglama Family
— Buying Guide · 5 min
Choosing an Oud Plectrum (Risha): Material, Shape & Feel
— Instrument Care and Tips · 9 min
Handpan and Steel Tongue Drum Care: Rust Prevention, Cleaning and Storage
— Instruments · 8 min
One Brand, Many Cultures: The Tapadum Cross-Cultural Bridge
— Music Theory · 4 min