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CITTERN

   
Definition: small flat backed wire-strung plucked instrument; played with a plectrum; popular from renaissance to baroque times. Modern citterns are much bigger, and more like mandolins in shape. Usually with 10 strings in 5 courses. Related to Portuguese Guitarra.
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Atlas ABS-ALT Alto Bowed Psaltery Spruce top with walnut back and sides

Atlas ABS-ALT Alto Bowed Psaltery


Spruce top with walnut back and sides

Item ID: GX63034   Model No: ABS-ALT   
    Product Features
  • Triangular shaped bowed zither
  • Hold it on your forearm to play it, pointy end away from you
  • bow the white notes on the right side and the black notes on the left
    Product Specifications
  • 30 strings F# to B'''. With bow, tuning key and spare strings
  • Made in: Pakistan
  • Model Number: ABS-ALT
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Around the world there are many variations of bowed instrument beyond the well-known violin family. We have included all the wheel-driven instruments here too.
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