Tag: Persian Instruments
— 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 · 5 min
The Persian Tanboor: Sacred Lute of the Ahl-e Haqq Tradition
— Instruments · 5 min
Tombak vs Darbuka: Persian and Middle Eastern Hand Drums Compared
— Buying Guide · 10 min
The Santur: A Complete Guide to the Persian Hammered Dulcimer (2026)
— Buying Guide · 6 min