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Instrument History
Everything published on Viyolens under Instrument History — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Oud Instrument Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A deep, pear-shaped body, a fretless neck and not a fret in sight, the instrument at the heart of Arabic, Turkish and Persian music, explained properly.
Guzheng Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A shimmering cascade of notes and a note that bends and wavers, the Chinese zither explained properly, from movable bridges to its closest cousins.