The Afghan tanbur (or tambur) is played mainly in the North of Afghanistan, in Mazar Sharif and Kabul. Afghan tanbur used to have a wide, hollow neck and gourd-like body, but nowadays they seem to resemble more the Herati dutar , but its body contour is rounder, and the neck is hollow.

Kurdish tanbur (Kurdish: ته‌مبوور, romanized: Tembûr) or tanbour a fretted string instrument, is an initial and main form of the tanbūr instrument family, used by the Kurds. [1] . It is highly associated with the Yarsan (Ehli Heq) religion in Kurdish areas and in the Lorestān provinces of Iran. [1] .

The original two-stringed Kurdish/Persian tanbur (aka, tanbour, tambur) is the forefather of all stringed instruments in the world and dates back many thousands of years. The tanbur has a deep pear shaped body with a long neck.

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The tambur is a fretted string instrument of Turkey and the former lands of the Ottoman Empire. [1] There are two variants, one of which is played with a plectrum (mızraplı tambur) and the other with a bow (yaylı tambur). The player is called a tamburî. [2]

Ṭanbūr, long-necked fretted lute played under various names from the Balkans to northwestern Asia. Resembling the long lutes of ancient Egypt and Babylon as well as the ancient Greek pandoura, it has a deep pear-shaped body, some 1 to 4 …

Apr 28, 2024 · Originating from the Middle East, particularly in areas such as Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia, the tembur has served as a staple instrument in traditional music for centuries. This instrument has a long and storied history dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Persian Empire, where it was initially known as the tanbur.

The term tanbur (or tambur) is applied to a variety of distinct and related long-necked string instruments used in art and folk traditions in Iran, India, Iraqi Kurdistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Tajikestan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.

Dec 13, 2020 · Tanbur (Tambur, Tanboor) is a long-necked lute, is now almost exclusively used for Turkish classical music either solo or in ensembles. This is a gracious and sensitive instrument generating a...

At Tapadum Music Store, we offer a wide selection of Tamburs, including both Yayli Tanburs and Mizrapli tanbur. Each instrument is crafted with precision and care, ensuring exceptional sound quality and playability. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate beginner, our Tamburs cater to musicians of all levels.