Ghaychak Knowpia

Ghaychak
Classification	Bowed string instrument;
Related instruments
	Rubab; Kobyz; Sarinda; Sarangi; Kyl kyyak;

The ghaychak or gheychak (Persian: قیچک) is a bowed lute used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.^[1] The name is similar to the Central Asian ghijak, but that instrument is more closely related to the kamancheh.

Double-chambered bowl lute edit

A double-chambered bowl lute with four or more metal strings and a short fretless neck. It is used by Iranians and Baloch people, and is similar to Sarinda. The soundbox is carved out of a single piece of wood. The upper orifice is partly covered in the middle by the handle and the lower one is covered by a skin membrane against which the bridge rests.^[2] In most Balochi musics, it is considered the main instrument and it is only through this instrument that the Baloch musician can tell his inner sadness with the same poignancy.^[3] The most famous musician of this instrument is Din Mohammad Zangshahi from Balochistan.^[4]

Ghaychak
side view

Sources edit

"Glossary of Instruments - AKMICA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2006-12-11.

References edit

^ "Kereshmeh Records -- Ghaychak". Kereshmeh.com. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
^ "Ghaychak Instrument; What Iran is known for". Retrieved 29 December 2023.
^ "قیچک" (in Persian). Retrieved 30 December 2023.
^ "استاد «زنگشاهی» هنرمند تکرار نشدنی موسیقی بلوچستان" (in Persian). Retrieved 30 December 2023.