TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Would anyone be able to give me any information on what this instrument actually is? My parents bought it for me when they were on holiday in Morrocco (I think)...Also, anyone know what this is?Just thought that some people on here might find these interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 the second one kinda looks like a bozouki (spelling?) but i know very little /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 *paging Flossie...* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I can understand how you are meant to play the second instrument there, but I have no idea how to play the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mog Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 The second one does look like a bazouki yeah, are they known as a yute or something as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Savant Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I think the first one might be from Africa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I think the first one might be from Africa...Back of the net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 The first one looks similar to a "Bolon" which is an instrument from Guinea. They sometimes come with a resonator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone G Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sure the second one isnt an Oud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I agree..the second looks like an oud (Pete McConville has one). The first looks like a Kora to me (saw Jali Nyama Suso playing something similar at the Arts Centre once, and I believe Toumane Diobante also plays one, although his spelling escapes me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie suvara Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'd agree with the above - the first one definately looks like a Kora (Alan Cynic - was Jali Nyama Suso gig at the Art Centre the one when he was supporting Robin Williamson? If so, I was there, in my very young folk music days) but by it's appearence I'd guess that it's a tourist souviner rather than a decent instrument.. The second is an oud - 11 strings (5 pairs and 1 single) and no frets, with rosette soundhole(s)The Kora is played by grasping the handles and plucking the strings with the thumbs.The oud is persian in origin, and is the forerunner of various instruments, including the (greek) bouzouki. However, the greek bouzouki doesn't have the backwards headstock, has frets and only has 3 or 4 courses of double strings.RegardsFlossie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'd agree with the above - the first one definately looks like a Kora (Alan Cynic - was Jali Nyama Suso gig at the Art Centre the one when he was supporting Robin Williamson? If so' date=' I was there, in my very young folk music days) but by it's appearence I'd guess that it's a tourist souviner rather than a decent instrument.. The second is an oud - 11 strings (5 pairs and 1 single) and no frets, with rosette soundhole(s)The Kora is played by grasping the handles and plucking the strings with the thumbs.The oud is persian in origin, and is the forerunner of various instruments, including the (greek) bouzouki. However, the greek bouzouki doesn't have the backwards headstock, has frets and only has 3 or 4 courses of double strings.RegardsFlossie[/quote']Thank you very much Flossie, that is very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oudhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kora_%28instrument%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I'd agree with the above - the first one definately looks like a Kora (Alan Cynic - was Jali Nyama Suso gig at the Art Centre the one when he was supporting Robin Williamson? If so' date=' I was there, in my very young folk music days) RegardsFlossie[/quote']That was the one!! I'd actually forgotten who he was supporting, so thanks for the reminder:up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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