Rababa / Simsimmiya

The kemençe is a name used to refer to various types of stringed and bowed musical instruments originating in the eastern Mediterranean. This instrument is the original black sea kemenche.

This Rababa comes directly from Egypt and is made by a professional player to ensure good sound quality for each instrument. It is constructed from painted and then varnished mahogany wood.

The body of the kamenche consists of a round neck which passes through a small round sound box made of coconut covered with a thin membrane of sheepskin. Traditionally, kamanches once had three silk strings, however modern models have four metal strings.