The Rudra Veena (also known as ruda vina and bin) is a large, plucked stick zither string instrument that takes center stage in Hindustani Music,…
The Ancient Rudra Veena of India
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The Ancient Vichitra Veena
By Dr. Mustafa Raza The veena or been is the oldest Indian classical music instrument. It was perfected in design in the 7th Century, but…
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(headline image: Gold Tone Paul Beard Signature Series PBR Roundneck resonator guitar) A resonator guitar, also known as a resophonic guitar, is a type of…
The Venezuelan Cuatro, the Essential Guitar of Venezuela
The Venezuelan cuatro (cuatro venezolano) is a smaller, four-stringed instrument that belongs to the guitar family and is often used for strumming. It arrived in…
The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
(Headline image: Roosebeck Uilleann Pipes) The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Irish pipes, are a form of bagpipes that are unique to Ireland. These…