Post by Dick Glasgow on Jul 14, 2007 13:07:05 GMT 1
KANUN - Qanun, Kanoon or Quanoon
Listen to a Kanun
Listen to a KanunThe qanún or kanun (Arabic - qânûn) is a string instrument found in Near Eastern traditional music based on Maqamat.
It is basically a zither with a narrow trapezoidal soundboard.
Nylon or PVC strings are stretched over a single bridge poised on fish-skins on one end, attached to tuning pegs at the other end.
WIKIPEDIA – KANUN
It is basically a zither with a narrow trapezoidal soundboard.
Nylon or PVC strings are stretched over a single bridge poised on fish-skins on one end, attached to tuning pegs at the other end.
WIKIPEDIA – KANUNThe KANUN is a Turkish stringed instrument similar to the ZITHER.
The word, KANUN, is translated CANON or LAW in English,and is considered the
basic Turkish instrument.
There is an evidence that the KANUN has been in use
continously since the ninth century.
It is commonly believed that the KANUN was
invented by the Turkish scientist FARAB who lived between the years 870-950.
The KANUN - Mr.Paul RANDOLPH
The word, KANUN, is translated CANON or LAW in English,and is considered the
basic Turkish instrument.
There is an evidence that the KANUN has been in use
continously since the ninth century.
It is commonly believed that the KANUN was
invented by the Turkish scientist FARAB who lived between the years 870-950.
The KANUN - Mr.Paul RANDOLPHThe kanun (or 'qanun') is the psaltery of the Middle East.
The player, in order to make slight changes in pitch, manipulates small levers (called “orab” in Arabic) lying below each course of strings.
The strings are plucked with two horn picks, one on each index finger.
The strings are stretched over a single bridge poised on fish or animal skins.
Although the instrument is considered to be of Persian origin, many examples of instruments of this family can be found in the art of the ancient Greeks and Mesopotamians.
The KANUN - Peter Pringle
The player, in order to make slight changes in pitch, manipulates small levers (called “orab” in Arabic) lying below each course of strings.
The strings are plucked with two horn picks, one on each index finger.
The strings are stretched over a single bridge poised on fish or animal skins.
Although the instrument is considered to be of Persian origin, many examples of instruments of this family can be found in the art of the ancient Greeks and Mesopotamians.
The KANUN - Peter PringleThe Kanun is an oriental zither.
In contrast to the related instrument that is played in the Alpine countries this instrument is strung with gut- oder nylon strings.
Interestingly the bridge does not stand on the wooden soundboard but on a parchment (drum skin), similar to the banjo.
This results in a very characteristic tone.
The KANUN - Turkey
In contrast to the related instrument that is played in the Alpine countries this instrument is strung with gut- oder nylon strings.
Interestingly the bridge does not stand on the wooden soundboard but on a parchment (drum skin), similar to the banjo.
This results in a very characteristic tone.
The KANUN - TurkeyKanun may also be spelled Qanun, Kanoon, and Quanoon.
It is also sometimes referred to as the Arabic or Tukish Zither.
The kanun is the predecessor of both the harp and the piano.
It is a multi-stringed instrument which is played by plucking the strings with tortoiseshell or metal plectra which are attached to rings and worn on the index fingers of both hands.
It may have as few as 63 strings or as many as 84 strings, this will depend largely on it's country of origin.
It may be played on the musicians lap or it may be set on a stand or table.
Most modern day bands will have it on a stand unless they are at a historical re-enactment type of event, in which case they may play it on their laps to try and represent an historically correct performance however, that is often not the case.
The kanun is a very difficult instrument to learn and takes a lot of hard work and dedication to play well.
The kanun is an instrument that creates beautiful little ripples or flutters in the music, at least that's how I describe it.
The "ripples" are created by the hands playing an octave (1) apart.
The left follows the right creating a syncopated (2) heterophonic (3) two voice piece.
The KANUN - Middle Eastern Dance
It is also sometimes referred to as the Arabic or Tukish Zither.
The kanun is the predecessor of both the harp and the piano.
It is a multi-stringed instrument which is played by plucking the strings with tortoiseshell or metal plectra which are attached to rings and worn on the index fingers of both hands.
It may have as few as 63 strings or as many as 84 strings, this will depend largely on it's country of origin.
It may be played on the musicians lap or it may be set on a stand or table.
Most modern day bands will have it on a stand unless they are at a historical re-enactment type of event, in which case they may play it on their laps to try and represent an historically correct performance however, that is often not the case.
The kanun is a very difficult instrument to learn and takes a lot of hard work and dedication to play well.
The kanun is an instrument that creates beautiful little ripples or flutters in the music, at least that's how I describe it.
The "ripples" are created by the hands playing an octave (1) apart.
The left follows the right creating a syncopated (2) heterophonic (3) two voice piece.
The KANUN - Middle Eastern DanceThe qanun a plucked zither is still of great importance for classical music.
The strings are usually of gut or nylon,not wire.
One advantage the qanun
has compared to the santur is its tuning.
Buy a QANUN
The strings are usually of gut or nylon,not wire.
One advantage the qanun
has compared to the santur is its tuning.
Buy a QANUN