Middle Eastern Instruments
Middle eastern culture centers around four cultural groups – Arab, Persian, Turkish and North African Maghribi. The music is based on special scales called "modes" and is organized into beat groupings with patterns of stressed and unstressed beats that are extremely complex. Music can be played with 17 notes, 19 notes or 24 notes in an octave allowing human voice and stringed instruments to hit notes, called quarter tones, that are half way between notes on a western piano’s octave. Instruments favored in the Middle East include lutes, hammered dulcimer, spike fiddle, vertical flute and double reed instruments.
From the beginning, music has been an important part of the Egyptian culture. It was used prominently in ceremonies and festivals as well as daily life. Tomb temple paintings show a variety of musical instruments in both sacred and secular environments, and many of the dead were buried with instruments. Instruments known to have existed in ancient Egypt are roughly the same ones as have been created by nearly all civilizations. Lyres, harps, flutes, pipes, horns and of course, drums, cymbals, and other percussion. It is believed that the tambourine originated in Egypt.
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Riq, 12"
SKU: RQP12
Riq, 12" The riq is used as a traditional instrument in Arabic music. It is important in both folk and classical music and riq players are capable of great subtley and virtuosity. The frame on this Riq is covered inside and out with inlay and it has 10 pairs of small cymbals which are about 5 cm in diameter in 2 rows around the frame. The goat skin is glued on and tightened over the frame and is about 30cm wide. Made in India.
Regular Price: $48.72
On Sale For: $45.68
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Tar, 16" Egyptian, Fishskin
SKU: TARE
Tar frame drum, 16 inch inside tunable rosewood frame Tar with fish-skin head. Comes with a nylon zippered carrying case and a tuning tool. Made in Egypt. Frame size is approximately 16 inch diameter. Made In Egypt
Regular Price: $47.92
On Sale For: $44.93
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12 inch Deff Frame Drum
SKU: DFD2
Deff frame drum, 12 inch, includes decorated frame (designs may vary) with goatskin. Made in India.
Price: $31.92
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14 Inch Bendir with Snare
SKU: BDR4
14 Inch Bendir with Snare. Rosewood construction with tunable goatskin. Sticks are not included. Made in Pakistan.
Regular Price: $83.90
On Sale For: $67.12
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14 inch Deff Frame Drum
SKU: DFD4
Deff frame drum, 14 inch, includes decorated frame (designs may vary) with goatskin. Made in India.
Regular Price: $38.32
On Sale For: $35.93
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14 inch Tar Drum
SKU: TAR4
14 inch Tar drum with rosewood frame with inside tunable goatskin. Made in Pakistan.
Regular Price: $55.92
On Sale For: $52.43
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16 inch Deff Frame Drum
SKU: DFD6
Deff frame drum, 16 inch, includes decorated frame (designs may vary) with goatskin. Made in India.
Regular Price: $44.72
On Sale For: $41.93
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18 inch Deff Frame Drum
SKU: DFD8
Deff frame drum, 18 inch, includes decorated frame (designs may vary) with goatskin. Made in India.
Regular Price: $51.12
On Sale For: $47.93
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18 inch Tar Drum
SKU: TAR8
18 inch Tar drum with rosewood frame with inside tunable goatskin. Made in Pakistan.
Regular Price: $63.92
On Sale For: $59.93
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20 inch Deff Frame Drum
SKU: DFD0
Deff frame drum, 20", includes decorated frame (designs may vary) with goatskin. Made in India.
Regular Price: $63.92
On Sale For: $59.93
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Aluminum Darbukas Plain, 5 7/8 Inch x 11 Inch
SKU: MEI_HE-101
These Turkish style MEINL Darbukas feature fat lows and ringing highs with a wide range between.Size MEI_HE-101 = 5 7/8” x 11”. Material Aluminum. Features Synthetic heads. Includes Tuning key. MEINL Darbukas are made in the tradition of the original, esoteric goblet-shaped drums found in music from Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Southern Asia. MEINL darbukas are constructed from thin shells in various metals, each metal giving the different models their special timbre. The head is secured and tuned with external rings set close to the shell, in the Turkish style. Light yet powerful, the darbukas have a deep full bass. They are well suited for high-pitched snapping sounds as well as a wide range of articulated doum and tak strokes.
Regular Price: $48.00
On Sale For: $27.99
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Bendir 12 Inch with True Feel Synthetic Head by Meinl
SKU: MEI_FD12BE-TF
Bendir 12 Inch with True Feel Synthetic Head by Meinl. The new MEINL Bendirs feature four thin strings stretched across the inside of the True Feel synthetic head, which create the classic Bendir buzzing sound. The Bendirs are fully tunable and light in weight for long and comfortable playing. Features: Buzzing Effect; Internal lug tuning system; Thumb hole for a good balance and comfortable playing. Includes: Allen Wrench. Size: 12 inches x 4 inches. Material: True Feel Synthetic Head; Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.). Color: African Brown. Finish: Matte.
Regular Price: $170.00
On Sale For: $99.99
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Bendir 14 Inch with True Feel Synthetic Head by Meinl
SKU: MEI_FD14BE-TF
Bendir 14 Inch with True Feel Synthetic Head by Meinl. The new MEINL Bendirs feature four thin strings stretched across the inside of the True Feel synthetic head, which create the classic Bendir buzzing sound. The Bendirs are fully tunable and light in weight for long and comfortable playing. Features: Buzzing Effect; Internal lug tuning system; Thumb hole for a good balance and comfortable playing. Includes: Allen Wrench. Size: 14 inches x 4 inches. Material: True Feel Synthetic Head; Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.). Color: African Brown. Finish: Matte.
Regular Price: $180.00
On Sale For: $109.99
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Bendir 16 Inch with True Feel Synthetic Head by Meinl
SKU: MEI_FD16BE-TF
Bendir 16 Inch with True Feel Synthetic Head by Meinl. The new MEINL Bendirs feature four thin strings stretched across the inside of the True Feel synthetic head, which create the classic Bendir buzzing sound. The Bendirs are fully tunable and light in weight for long and comfortable playing. Features: Buzzing Effect; Internal lug tuning system; Thumb hole for a good balance and comfortable playing. Includes: Allen Wrench. Size: 16 inches x 4 inches. Material: True Feel Synthetic Head; Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.). Color: African Brown. Finish: Matte.
Regular Price: $190.00
On Sale For: $114.99
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Double Mijwiz
SKU: MIJD
The Double Mijwiz is an Egyptian reeded instrument. Made in Egypt.
Price: $5.50
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Double Mijwiz Reeds, 4 Piece
SKU: MIJD-R
Double Mijwiz Reeds, 4-piece. Two sets of cane reeds for the Egyptian Double Mijwiz. There is a larger set, approx 7/16 inch diameter and a smaller set 5/16 inch diameter. You may need to hemp or trim them for a tight fit. Made in Egypt.
Price: $5.10
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Egyptian Children Oud
SKU: OUDK
Tunable 4-string toy oud, perfect for children or as a décor item. The back of the body and the neck are fully inlayed with geometric designs. It has an over all length of 18 inches. The Body is 10.5 inches long by 9.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. The are three carved and inlayed sound holes on the sound board help to resonate the tones produced by the two courses of nylon strings. Makes a unique gift. Made in Egypt.
Price: $59.90
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Egyptian Flat Back Oud, Red, 12 Strings
SKU: OUDEFR
The Egyptian Flat Back oud has a faux painted body and spruce soundboards, ebony pegs. The asymmetric line adds interest. Includes a traveling black nylon case. The Flat Back oud is lighter and easier for a smaller person to handle due to the reduced depth. The Flat Back Oud has no frets with a floating bridge and measures 28 inches from the nut to the base. The peg box measures 9 inches. It is approximately 14 inches at the widest point and measures 4 inches deep; neck length nut to body is 8 inches. Has bracing inside under soundboard. Comes with 12 strings (6 wire and 6 nylon) and has a center sound hole with decorative inlay. Made in Egypt.
Regular Price: $599.00
On Sale For: $479.20
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Frame Drum Holder by Meinl
SKU: MEI_MC-FDH
Frame Drum Holder by Meinl. Sometimes a favorite frame drum just needs to be mounted on a percussion rack. That’s why Meinl designed a compact, light weight frame drum holder that is completely adjustable to fit any frame drum. Four rounded vertical “fingers” slide along individual tracks, and are secured by a knurled knob. This sets the spacing. The frame drum is secured when two spring-loaded screws are tightened so that the vertical fingers grip the frame from inside and out. Set-up and break-down go fast. Steel mounting clamp fits any standard rod. Features: Fully adjustable. Material: Anodized aluminum, Chrome plated steel.
Regular Price: $79.00
On Sale For: $49.99
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Kanoune Standard
SKU: KNNE
The Standard Arabic Kanoon (Kanoone, Kanoun or Qanun) is 41 1/2 inches x 16 inches. It was made in Egypt and has 4 keys and 75 nylon strings. This predecessor of the piano, the Kanoon is mentioned in 10th century Arabic writings. Today it's popular throughout North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Persia and even Eastern Europe. To play, rest the Kanoon on the knees and pluck with metal finger picks. The metal sharpening levers alter the pitch of individual strings by eighth or quarter tones. Comes with a hard case. Special shipping is required.
Regular Price: $1,399.00
On Sale For: $1,119.20
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