Blog.
Field notes, workshop visits and long reads from the atelier.
— Buying Guide · 9 min
Oud Case and Gig Bag Guide: Padded or Hard Case?
An oud case comes in two real classes: a padded gig bag for daily carrying and a fiber hard case for travel and storage. This guide covers what each protects against and how to check the fit.
— Buying Guide · 10 min
Choosing a Hand Drum for Beginners: Darbuka, Cajon or Udu
— Buying Guide · 7 min
Percussion Accessories: Cases and Stands for Handpan, Darbuka and Tombak
— Buying Guide · 8 min
Saz Accessories: Strings, a Tezene, a Gig Bag and a Stand for Your Baglama
— Instruments · 4 min
The Ney Anban: Iran’s Droneless Persian Gulf Bagpipe
— 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