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Ghaychak

The ghaychak or gheychak is a bowed lute used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. The name is similar to the Central Asian ghijak, but that instrument is more closely related to the kamancheh.

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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

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


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