The rubab is the national musical instrument of Afghanistan; it is also commonly played in India and Pakistan, mostly by Pashtuns, Balochis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, [2] and Punjabis. Variants of the rubab include the Kabuli rebab of Afghanistan, the Rawap of Xinjiang, the Pamiri rubab of Tajikistan and the seni rebab of northern India. [3] .

The Afghan Rubâb is revered as Afghanistan’s “national instrument.” Despite censorship during the Taliban rule, the rubâb has regained its prominence in the Afghan culture. Skillful performers Ustâd Mohammad Omar and Homayun Sakhi continue to perform on the solo instrument leaving “their creative imprint on the region’s musical legacy.

Afghanistan’s national instrument, the rubāb is also popular in northwest India and Pakistan and may be the ancestor of the sarod. Carved from a single piece of mulberry wood and covered with skin, the instrument has a lively and percussive sound.

Many Afghan musicians can tune the rubab by ear, with no need to refer to an instrument of fixed pitch like the harmonium. In a band context the rubab and other stringed instruments tune to notes provided by the harmonium player, who will often be very demanding about exact tuning.

2024年11月4日 · The Rubab, also known as the "Lion of Instruments," is a treasured instrument with a rich history, especially in Afghan and Pashtun culture. Below are frequently asked questions about the Rubab, providing insights into its structure, history, and significance.

2024年9月25日 · This article delves into the history of the Rubab, also known as Rabab, tracing its origins, development, and role in music across generations. From ancient myths to classical compositions, learn how the Rubab remains a cherished instrument in Pakistan and Afghanistan, evolving over time while staying true to its roots.

2020年3月19日 · The rubab, also spelled rabab, is a wooden lute originating from Afghanistan, which is mostly played in Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Its body is traditionally made of a solid block of mulberry wood, with its head being made of goat’s skin and the strings of the intestinal strings of young goats.

In his workshop, Esa is making rababs, a process that requires unique skills to transform mulberry wood and mother-of-pearl inlay into an instrument which is at the core of Afghan identity. From...

(It is, after all, an Afghan Rabab, not a 18th-century violin, so the pegs are not perfect.) This is a truly beautiful instrument, ready to be played. At 4 lbs., 10 oz., it is quite light-weight and comfortable to play.

2021年6月30日 · While this Afghanistan rubâb (rabab) gets its name from the Arabic rebab that means ‘played with a bow,’ it is an instrument that is plucked, double chested, and quite different in construction from the rebab.