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Turkish ney reed flute – the leading voice of Mevlevi sema music
— Instruments · 11 min

The Music of the Mevlevi Sema: The Ney, the Kudum and the Sound of Seb-i Arus

Mevlevi music is the ayin, the composed suite behind the whirling dervish ceremony. Here is how its order, rhythms and instruments work, led by the ney and the kudum.
A baglama, bouzouki, frame drum, and oud displayed together, representing the shared instrument families across Turkish, Greek, Arabic, and Persian traditions
— Instruments · 8 min

One Brand, Many Cultures: The Tapadum Cross-Cultural Bridge
Buzuq – Levantine long-necked lute with movable frets, compared to the Greek bouzouki
— Instruments · 6 min

Bouzouki vs Buzuq: Two Long-Necked Lutes, Two Traditions
Bongo cajon – box drum with bongo-style drumheads
— Buying Guide · 5 min

The Cajon in World Percussion: Choosing Between a Classic Cajon and a Bongo Cajon
Persian daf frame drum – ornamented head and metal jingle rings
— Instruments · 7 min

Frame Drums of the World: Daf, Bendir, Riq, and Mazhar Compared
Greek bouzouki – tetrachordo body and long neck
— Buying Guide · 8 min

The Greek Bouzouki: Trichordo vs Tetrachordo — A Complete Guide to Choosing Your First One
Oud bowl back – how the oud became the European lute
— Instruments · 5 min

Ziryab and the Birth of the Lute: How the Oud Reached Europe