Craftsmanship and performance art of the Tar, a long-necked string musical instrument

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2012
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Description: The Tar is a long-necked plucked lute crafted and performed throughout Azerbaijan. It features in numerous traditional musical styles and is played at weddings and socials gatherings, festive events and concerts. The hollow body, made of mulberry wood, is shaped in the form of a figure eight and is held horizontally, while the eleven metal strings are plucked with a plectrum. Craftspeople pass on their skills to apprentices, and players transmit their skills by word of mouth and demonstration to young people within their community.
Country(ies): Azerbaijan
© 2010 by N.Abba/Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Duration: 00:10:33 - Support: DVD (0067100005)