History gijaka

Music for a person is an integral part of his life. Music can evoke a variety of emotions, be it joy, delight, experience, fill a person with positive energy. Musical instruments sometimes make the most unthinkable sounds. Some virtuosos are able to subdue them, making them sound so melodic that you can hear.

Gijak – a stringed bowed musical instrument, is a folk instrument for many residents of Central Asian countries. Outwardly, it resembles a Persian kemancha, has a spherical body made of pumpkin, wood or large coconut, covered with leather. By the way, the body can also be made of wooden logs and chips, which are interconnected with glue. Initially, the gidzhak had three strings; silk thread was used as the strings. In a modern instrument, most often there are four strings made of metal. The tool, although it has undergone several improvements since its inception, is not much different from the original. According to legend, it was invented by the Persian physician and philosopher Avicenna and the famous Persian poet Nasir-i Khosrov in the XNUMXth century.

Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Avicenna) was the greatest scientist who brought great benefits to mankind. Thanks to him, people became aware of many medicines for the treatment of various diseases. His “Book of Healing” covers such sciences as logic, physics, mathematics and music. The book is an encyclopedia that describes in detail diseases and ways to cure them. In his writings, Avicenna compiled a detailed classification and described almost all existing musical instruments of that time.

When learning to play the gidzhak, it should be noted that the musical instrument should be placed in a vertical position. His “leg” is placed in such a way that it rests on the floor or on the knee. The sound is produced using a small bow-shaped bow. A string made of horse hair is stretched with fingers. An ordinary violin bow is also suitable for playing. The most important thing is to keep it straight, without tilting to the side, bring it to the desired string, adjusting the direction of the instrument. On the gidjak, you can play both solo and unusually bright passages along with other musical instruments. Masters are capable of playing bright melodies with a range of about one and a half octaves, as well as light folk music.

The instrument is really unusual, and in the hands of a master of his craft, it is capable of making wonderful sounds, at which many people start dancing.