Kyrgyz Musician playing the Temir Komuz
Like the Kazakhs and other Central Asian peoples, the Kyrgyz have a distinct folk music with unique instruments that are considered national symbols. One such instrument is the Temir Komuz, which is sometimes called the "jew's harp" or the "jaw harp". The instrument's size determines its range but most are 4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm) and cover an octave span. The musician's mouth acts as the sound box and movement of the tongue can change the timbre of the sound produced. Many Kyrgyz can play this instrument and it is especially popular with children.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
This photograph is dedicated to flickr friend and lover of music, Farya.
Kyrgyz Musician playing the Temir Komuz
Like the Kazakhs and other Central Asian peoples, the Kyrgyz have a distinct folk music with unique instruments that are considered national symbols. One such instrument is the Temir Komuz, which is sometimes called the "jew's harp" or the "jaw harp". The instrument's size determines its range but most are 4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm) and cover an octave span. The musician's mouth acts as the sound box and movement of the tongue can change the timbre of the sound produced. Many Kyrgyz can play this instrument and it is especially popular with children.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
This photograph is dedicated to flickr friend and lover of music, Farya.