Afghan Rubab Strings

Pluck the main and sympathetic strings in melodic patterns to match raags and keep a drone, using a clean fretless-slide gesture.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Afghanistan.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Persia, Caucasus and Central Asia.