Cümbü 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. |
Traditional Chinese String Instruments - http://www.philmultic.com/home/instruments/
Profile of Chinese traditional string instruments, including plucked strings, bowed strings, and hammered strings. |