Cümbüş Means Fun « http://www.rootsworld.com/turkey/cumbus.html | | A history of a turkish folk instrument , now more popular in america and europe. it combined features of the oud and the banjo; unusually , it has interchangeable necks. |
Frets. com « http://www.frets.com | | Includes large collection of articles about maintenance , repair , instrument making , and accessories for stringed instruments. |
Indian Stringed Instruments « http://chandrakantha.com/string/ | | Pictures and descriptions of the stringed instruments of india. |
Introduction to Saz and other Middle Eastern Long-neck Lutes « http://larkinam.com//article.asp?AI=47& | | A history and description of the long-necked lute family , including the turkish saz , greek bouzouki , and iranian tar. |
John Thompson on the Guqin Silk String Zither « http://www.silkqin.com/ | | Introduction to this chinese instrument , with pictures , song lyrics and information on its place in chinese culture. |
Susso, Seikou « http://www.seikoususso.freeuk.com/ | | Gambian kora player , now based in leeds , uk; includes his profile , performances , educational activities , and background on the griot traditions of west africa. |
The Cümbüs « http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/jack/Music/Cumbus/cumbus.html | | An illustrated description of the instrument , and of the author's techniques for playing scottish music on it. |