Sabu

Sabu
A novel bowed string instrument developed by the Iranian musician and vocalist M.R. Shajarian.The soundboard of the instrument is covered by a skin against which rest the bridge. Having 4 strings,Sabu can cover a sound range near to Violin. The instrument can be played in 2 manners:holding under the chain -like a Violin-or resting between the knees while the player has seated in a chair.