Instruments of the Silk Road

Bash the Trash
www.bashthetrash.com
John Bertles creates instruments out of trash. Check out the tubemanche (kamancheh), etc.

Eurasianet: Musical Instruments of Kyrgyzstan
www.eurasianet.org/departments/culture/articles/
eav011700.shtml
Eurasianet has created a wonderful exhibit of musical instruments native to Kyrgyzstan. The exhibit incorporates both photographs and sound.

Fiddles of the World
www.music.princeton.edu/~dan/courses/fotw/fiddles.html
Dan Trueman of Princeton presents a whimsical and informative page on bowed lutes from around the globe.

How to Play the Erhu
home1.pacific.net.sg/~ak109/erhu.htm
This fun page provides step by step instructions on how to hold and play the Chinese bowed lute called the erhu.

Kereshmeh Records: Persian Instruments
www.kereshmeh.com/instruments.html
Kereshmeh Records presents photographs and descriptions of various Persian instruments including the kamancheh and ney. Persian music CDs are available to order. Also listen to soundbites online.