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Mid-east Mfg. Cittren 9 String Walnut (also cithren), is a plucked string instrument from the family of box necked lutes. It exists in a variety of designs, which is why the cistern is not regarded as a particular instrument, but rather an instrument family. The typical cittern still found in many museums is a form in which the neck becomes thicker toward the body, giving the body a slight incline shape when viewed from the side. Originally, the cittern belonged mainly to the medieval drone-style instruments, with the so-called Italian tuning (gg hh d’d’ e’e’) or the French tuning (aa ggg d’d’ e’e’) and in the 16th century was played using four courses: the melody would be played on the 4th or 3rd course, while the next lowest strings were open strummed drones. Polyphonic music evolved during the Renaissance period. The cistern can be used as a pure melody instrument, an accompanying instrument, or as a polyphonic solo instrument. The cittern we manufacture is in th...

Twin chanter  rosewood Mediterranean bagpipe  of Turkish, Greek or Arabic style with  Rexine bag . The chanter has 2 shafts mounted on a flare-shaped bell, providing both the drone and the note. Each shaft has 5 finger holes and its own bridled reed. Not in a specific Key made to be pleasing unto itself. This  rosewood Mediterranean bagpipe  set has a Rexine bag. Rexine is a soft, synthetic, material designed to be air tight and to feel like high quality suede. The Rexine bag features a contoured goose neck for better airflow. Unlike the natural leather bag, the Rexine bag requires no breaking in period, and no seasoning. We think all pipers will appreciate the design, the texture and the lighter weight of this set with its Rexine bag. Includes 2 sets of cane drone reeds. To  buy Mediterranean Bagpip e and musical instruments, visit www.mid-east.com.pk