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Pictures and descriptions of the stringed instruments of India.
chandrakantha.com
Traditional Chinese String Instruments
Profile of Chinese traditional string instruments, including plucked strings, bowed strings, and hammered strings.
www.philmultic.com
Includes large collection of articles about maintenance, repair, instrument making, and accessories for stringed instruments.
www.frets.com
John Thompson on the Guqin Silk String Zither
Introduction to this Chinese instrument, with pictures, song lyrics and information on its place in Chinese culture.
www.silkqin.com
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.
www.rootsworld.com
An illustrated description of the instrument, and of the author's techniques for playing Scottish music on it.
www.purr.demon.co.uk
Introduction to Saz and other Middle Eastern Long-neck Lutes
A history and description of the long-necked lute family, including the Turkish saz, Greek bouzouki, and Iranian tar.
larkinam.com
Gambian kora player, now based in Leeds, UK; includes his profile, performances, educational activities, and background on the griot traditions of West Africa.
www.seikoususso.freeuk.com