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Kyl-Kobyz and Nar-Kobyz

What is the Kobyz? It's a stringed instrument that's highly popular in the countries of Central Asia. In Kazakhstan, it's known as the Kyl-Kobyz. Crafted from a single piece of wood, this instrument features two strings—one for the melody and the other for resonance. Both strings and the bow are typically made from horsehair. These elements combine to produce a distinctive, rich sound with captivating overtones. Be sure to watch the videos showcasing the sound and effects of the Kobyz below.

What is Kyl-Kobyz?

Nar-Kobyz demonstration

Sybyzgy

What is the Sybyzgy? It is a traditional Kazakh side-blown flute historically played by shepherds and horse herders. The flute is crafted from apricot wood or wood sourced from mountain bushes, measuring approximately 600–650 mm in length. The Sybyzgy features a sound scale estimated to have 4 - 6 holes.

In Kazakhstan, there are two main types of Sybyzgy, each associated with distinct performance traditions. The eastern Sybyzgy is conical in shape, shorter in length, and smaller in diameter. On the other hand, the western variety is larger and longer. The Sybyzgy holds significant cultural importance among the Kazakh people. Please check the magic sound of Sybyzgy below.

What is Sybyzgy?

What effects it can produce?

Dombyra

What is the Dombra or as Kazakh call it - Dombyra? It's a long-necked lute originating from Kazakh and Bashkir cultures, characterized by its musical strings. The dombra shares key features with other string instruments like the komuz and dutar, featuring a long, slender neck and an oblong body shape. It holds significant popularity within Turkic communities across Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Mongolia. Listen to Dombyra below.

What is Dombyra?

Just two strings, but have a look at what it can do!

Shankobyz

The Shankobyz is a self-sounding, reed-based folk instrument. It is crafted from various types of metal, bone, and wood. Shankobyz is one of the most widespread musical instruments in the world.

Shankobyz (from Latin "organum," Greek "organon" - tool; musical instrument) is a self-sounding reed musical instrument. It consists of a plate made of wood, bone, metal, or a metal arch with a reed in the middle. When playing the Shankobyz, it is pressed against the teeth or held by them; the reed is plucked by fingers, thread, or a stick. The mouth serves as a movable resonator; by changing the shape and volume of the oral cavity, the necessary tones of the overtone series for performing the melody are produced. The quiet sound and the small quartal or quintal range of the Shankobyz limit its repertoire to short dance melodies, traditional tunes, and chants. Shankobyz is common among many peoples of Central and Southeast Asia, as well as in Europe, Central Asia, and Africa (arc-shaped); it goes by various national names.