Sorahi

The Sorahi (Persian صراحی) is a new Iranian musical, a member of the family of bowed string instruments and developed by the Iranian musician M. R. Shajarian.[1] This string instrument can cover the sound range produced by soprano, alto, bass and contra bass instruments.[1]

The instrument fits into Iranian traditions of bowed instruments that include the Classical kemençe or kamancheh and ghaychak fiddles.[2] The instrument has a mechanism for changing the instrument's tone; a pad made of leather, or leather and wood sits between the bridge and the soundboard.[2] The instrument is played in the same manner as the kamancheh, held upright on the players lap.[2]

Shahnaz ensemble, accompanied by M. R. Shajarian, has held its concert from Oct. 9 to 13, 2008 in Tehran featuring Sorahi.

Sources
  1. "Shajarian designs new string instrument". Presstv news. 8 Oct 2008. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008.
  2. "معرفی ساز جدید "صراحی" طراحی و ساخت محمدرضا شجریان (Translation: Introduction of the new instrument "Sarahi" Designed and made by Mohammad Reza Shajari)". Del Avaz Cultural and Artistic Company. Archived from the original on 2 November 2008.


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