Instruments

Doff

A Doff is a large-sized frame drum, used to accompany Continue reading Doff→

Kawala

The kawala is a single reed Egyptian flute that is Continue reading Kawala→

Maqruna

The roots of the maqruna in Egypt can be traced Continue reading Maqruna→

Mizmar

The mizmar is traditionally known as a “horn” because of Continue reading Mizmar→

Oud

The Oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in Continue reading Oud→

Qanun

The Qanun is a string instrument, descending from the old Continue reading Qanun→

Rababa

The Rababa, meaning ‘a bowed (instrument)’ is probably the oldest Continue reading Rababa→

Sagat

Sagat are the tiny metallic finger cymbals and are also Continue reading Sagat→

Tabla

Image and Text Layout The Tabla is a hand drum Continue reading Tabla→

Tanbura

Tanbura The Tanbura is a five gut-stringed, lyre-like instrument, tensioned Continue reading Tanbura→