Nagara (drum)

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Nagara

Ghosha Nagara (top) with zurna and Qoltuq nagara
Other names	Naghara
Classification	Percussion instrument
Playing range
Rope tensioned

The nagara or naghara is a drum used in the Middle East. There are several types of naghara, which is considered to be the lead instrument in folk ceremonies and weddings. The naghara differs in size and goes by various names such as "boyuk nagara" (big naghara), "cura nagara" (small naghara), "chiling naghara" (played with drum sticks), "Qoltuq nagara" (drum held under the arm), gosha naghara (Naqareh) and "el naghara" (hand naghara).^[1][2]

Qoltuq nagara in Azerbaijan

See also[]

• Naqareh
• Kudum
• Dhol
• Tassa

References[]

External links[]

• T.C. Kultur Bakanligi / Ministry of Culture, Republic of Turkey
• 11.3 Music Therapy - What Doctors Knew Centuries Ago by Farid Alakbarov
• Drums, Percussion & unique Instruments - World Beats -
• page for the Naghara at nasehpour website
• Youtube Video - Baraban from Circassia
• Youtube Video - Baraban from Dagestan