rabab notes for lots of songs , thank me later

Hey, I am a new guy wanting to learn music, really into folk songs, and wanna learn rubab, I am based in Delhi, India. Wanna ask, what type of rubab should I buy, what should I expect the price to be, where I can get one, and is it possible for me to learn it online on YouTube?

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Is there a way I can attach a strap to a Rabab so I can try to play it while standing up?
I was thinking of installing Guitar strap buttons on my Rabab so I can add a guitar strap but I’m scared of ruining my Rabab. Does anyone know if it’s possible and if it works?

Our friends want the music as much our fellow humans. I try to remember this every time I play outside to "nobody".

Hi all. i am complete beginner. i want to purchase a rabab. firstly tell me what rabab size do you guys prefer. 29 inches or 30 inches. 2ndly what are your views of rabab made by khuram ustad. have you played any rabab made by him. 3rdly what is good price in PKR for 29/30 inches rabab made in Tirah wood. TIA.

Hi, does anyone know where I can find good quality rubabs near me? Or in California at all?

I’m buying a new rubab, I’m very new to the instrument. I’m taking buying a rubaab for myself from Peshawar, my instructor told me a few things but I want more suggestions and pick points to see when buying a rubab. What kind of wood should the rubab be made of? And all other things to look for in a rubab. To keep in mind I’m buying it as a beginner and I’m planning to learn how to play on it till intermediate level and then I can get a finer one.

Someone from Peshawar is selling me this rubab for 30k, is it worth it?

Hi everyone, hoping I can get some help with this issue. A friend of mine moved to the US from Afghanistan a few years ago.

Bringing his rubab was impossible. At Taliban checkpoints, instruments like this are often destroyed, and they were searching houses for any stored instruments or other items they didn’t like to destroy. To protect it, he buried the rubab somewhere safe before leaving, knowing that saving it meant maybe never seeing it again.

Recently, he found a way to have the instrument sent out of the country. Unfortunately, during the journey, the rubab was pretty badly damaged. He’s now wishing he let it stay buried.

This is so much more than an instrument; it’s a symbol of the beauty and depth of a culture that refuses to be erased. And it’s a time capsule, holding so many memories of home, gatherings, music played for friends in safer, hopeful times.

I am trying to find a way to have this instrument properly restored by someone who understands what it is and what it represents. I am looking for skilled instrument makers, restorers, cultural institutions, musicians, or anyone with knowledge of traditional rubab construction and repair. I am also open to introductions, advice, or support of any kind.

I am willing to travel if that is what it takes to help restore this piece of his life.

If you know of someone who might be able to help, or if you are someone who can, please reach out. Any assistance, guidance, or connection would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for any help you may be able to offer.

Looking to buy rubab in North America. If anyone is interested in selling please let me know. Thank you.

Hello Everyone, I am a Product Designer, currently doing research on rubab and I would love to have some help from you all.
The most straight forward way would be to fill the survey form through the link and that will be wonders for this but if you are also open for interviews please do dm me and connect with me

so ive tried learning rabab online through different youtube channels. but it has gotten me nowhere and im more confused then ever. all i know is that there is no standard tuning for rabab and different rabab sizes can be tuned differently. my rabab is around 33 inches i once tried tuning it and broke the strings. i want to understand the basics just to get started so my question is "what do i tune my rabab to just to practice playing the strings and shifting between them" "do i tune all the wires or just the main 3"

Earlier this year I got my first rubab. Shortly after receiving it, I broke one of the three shatar strings while tuning. I did not note how the strings were layered in the pegbox. Recently I decided to replace the string and ended up breaking another...

It was difficult to find a good resource to understand how to secure the string to the peg but even more difficult is understanding how to layer the strings. Does anyone have any recommendations?

The length of my rubab is 88 cm, crafted by Ghulam Nabi.

I am always confused about how should i measure my rabab.Should i do it from the bottom to the top or from the bridge to the end of the neck?

Been learning for a few months now and I'm really enjoying it!

Hi all,

I was wondering where is the best place to buy a Rubab, for delivery to the UK.

Many thanks in advance!

I am in London for a short time but I am missing my rabab too much. I was wondering if anyone here in London can allow me to play a little bit.

Hi there - I've been playing rubab for a few months now and I'm trying to figure out where to place the bridge on my Rubab.

When my rabab came from overseas, the strings were loosened and the bridge position had moved during shipping. I'm trying to figure out how far back to place the bridge. Any help would be much appreciated!

The Rubab is 29 inches from the nut to the bottom of the instrument.

I am having issues in shahbaz holding style . In the first style ( the most basic one ) I followed it at start because it was just very easy simply holding it with your thumb and finger , although all the videos on youtube said to follow the other method ( that i did in this video 2nd part) . Now i have following issues : 1st method : Its easy for me but i have not seen someone playing rabab with it . I am having issues in in playing multiple strokes method with this style as shown in video ( idk if i am new as its my first day learning this technique in this video) , but the same technique is easy with 2nd style Now i have just practiced rabab for 3 weeks and am at a stage where i can change the style , My question is should I ? Are other techniques also easy with 2nd style The 2nd style is hard for me but i will get hold of it and also my palm touches one of metal wire only in this style thats annoying.

I also want to learn theoretical knowledge about music ( raags , sur etc ) i have non musical background but am fluent in pashto urdu English and i dont have any ustaz available as such for now would appreciate your help.

I'm confused about what is the best plectrum (pick) to use. On one hand I've seen some just say cut up a credit card... On the other hand I think I read somewhere that bone pics are the best. Very different things. I have tried both, but I'm still not sure, as I have never asked in a group like this.
What do the professionals use?