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Exotic String Instruments Transport Us To The Past

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Faraway nations have contributed fascinating music to the world. Exotic string instruments often play a part in these captivating compositions. Some of these instruments include the balalaika, the baglama, and the oud, along with the hurdy-gurdy.

The balalaika is a folk About Country Music - For a long time in the 21st century, country music played a minor role within the pop music scene.Shortly after World War II, many new radio stations in urban areas focused primarily on country music, often accompanied by local advertising. In the 1930s, country music's status was consolidated in the mainstream pop music landscape. The… string instrument originating from Russia. It has a triangular body with a spruce or fir top and typically features three strings. There are various types or models of balalaika, including the contrabass, bass, alto, sekunda, prima, and the rare piccolo. The prima is the most well-known. The balalaika was first mentioned in 17th-century Russian writings and can also be found in Ukrainian records in the following century. It is commonly used in the performance of folk About Country Music - For a long time in the 21st century, country music played a minor role within the pop music scene.Shortly after World War II, many new radio stations in urban areas focused primarily on country music, often accompanied by local advertising. In the 1930s, country music's status was consolidated in the mainstream pop music landscape. The… music in Russia and Ukraine.

The baglama, also known as a saz, is popular in Turkish folk music. It can also …

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Exotic Instruments For Authenticity And Style

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Exotic instruments bring a unique flair and flavor to many types of musical compositions. They can add authenticity to a piece, capturing the essence of a specific time or region. Moreover, they can produce sounds that are not achievable with a standard repertoire of instruments. Three examples of such instruments include the oud, the saz, and the hurdy-gurdy.

The oud is predominantly used in Middle Eastern and North African music. It is a stringed instrument believed by some to have been invented by the grandson of Adam from the Bible. Pictorial evidence dating back over 5000 years has been discovered and is displayed in museums worldwide.

The history of the oud is rich in Mesopotamia, with almost every historical Middle Eastern or Mediterranean civilization incorporating it into their musical traditions. The ancient oud has transformed into the modern version used today. While it exhibits regional variations, certain features remain consistent, such as its eleven strings, fretted neck, and signature bowl-shaped body that enhances resonance.

The saz, also known as the baglama, is popular in the Near East, Central Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. It is commonly employed in Turkish music and is the most recognized stringed folk

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Samsung’s Newest HD TVs Take Advantage Of LED Technology For Reduced Consumption

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Introducing the latest LED TV from Samsung. Its cabinet framework is incredibly slim, making it the thinnest variation yet. It is available in size models ranging from 40 to 55 inches.

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The light and dark shades observed on the panel determine the brightness of the TV. The light shades are extremely vibrant, while the darker shades are deep and intense black.

Despite being only 3 inches wide, it supports features such as PC connectivity, LAN Cat 5, and 4 HDMI ports. These ports allow you to view content such as videos or images from your digital camera. You can also enjoy listening to music, all directly on your Samsung LED TV. …

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Great Graphics Software

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There are numerous graphic software options available in the market, but only a few truly meet your needs in terms of functionality and purpose. Graphic design Carpet making - Here's a very interesting article on the Art of carpet making, written by Alhan Keser. Alhan is in in charge of communications for Tip Top Design, a company that specializes in interior design with oriental rugs. He has lived in Turkey and France, working as a freelance journalist and documentary maker. Carpet making The story… software is essential for importing your creative ideas onto your computer Yestel Tablet - Thursday, approaching the End of the Week: Yestel tablet. As the week draws to a close, an unfortunate incident occurred - my son accidentally broke his tablet. In search of a replacement, I turned to Amazon and discovered an exceptional find. Introducing Yestel Tablet: A Remarkable Tablet Brand The tablet I came across was from… . Whether you have a drawing that you want to color, clean up, or animate, the right software can enable you to bring it to life An Artist Portrait (Part Two) - This is the Part Two (and final part) of the true

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From Motown to Hip Hop

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Growing up in the city of Detroit during the early sixties was a remarkable time for music. It was a period when the unique and distinctive sound of Motown records could be heard playing on the streets, in nightclubs, at house parties, and on radio stations everywhere. Soulful R&B records were a common feature on jukeboxes, while people danced in the streets or sang love Artists Psychology - Here's an interesting exclusive article Roland d’Humières, 56 years old psycho-analyst from Aix en Provence (France) has written for our Weblog. I think it to be a very interesting writing about the artists psychology, or maybe "arts psychology", what's behind an artists mind. Artists Psychology Whatever is his/her Art, painting, music, dance, writing, or any… songs in barber shops and beauty parlors. These tunes captivated the hearts of countless people around the world. It was a time when music was all about vinyl records and rhythm and blues soul The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental (blues guitar), or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as

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