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Nuban tambourine: The Noban Tamburin is one of the string-percussion instruments, but it does not have any earphone for tuning the instrument. It also has special decorations, such as having a triangular coil that hangs on the two ends of the base and several colored cloth cushions. The Nuban instrument is a musical instrument specific to the southern regions of Iran. History: The culture of the southern costal part of Iran is more influenced by the culture of the southern coasts of the African, Arabic and Iranian cultures. Because a significant portion of the population in southern Iran is black and has been enslaved for generations, African culture has been more influential. Therefore, the culture, music, language and rituals of these people have become popular in the southern regions of Iran. Zar, Nuban, Shaykh and Liva music therapy rituals are common in Hormozgan. Among the music ceremonies in the south of Iran, Nuban is accompanied by special songs and instruments, among which the tambourine is the most important and significant instruments. Nuban tambourine is the same as Abyssinian caesarean or Ethiopian tambourine. Indigenous people believe that Tambourine is a Muslim and that in order to touch it, one must be pure. Appearance Reverberation bowl: The reverberation bowl is cup-like and round in the shape, made of integrated mulberry and walnut wood. A piece of wood connects the side of the tambourine horizontally and the pieces of wood join together inside the bowl. In this case, a triangular sheath is created, that the base is at the top and the head part is at the bottom and inside the bowl. Skin: A thick skin of cow covers on the opening of the bowl with four holes are on it. The upper side passes through two upper holes, and the lower holes are open to increase the resonance and sound of the instrument. Vault: It is located on the skin and is made of wood. chord: Nuban tambourine have 6 chords that are made of goat or sheep intestines. The chords are connected to a wire clamp made of metal rings and wrapped around the base of a triangular coil. The chords pass through the vault and are woven side by side with cotton ropes or cloth straps. The Noban tambourine plectrum is made of cow horn Nomban's executive technique: Noban has not special relation with melody and it is used for filling the space and creating rhythm. At the Noban ceremony, all six chords are played. In general, it can be said that the instrument is not a melody. Right Hand Technique: It's just a reciprocating and simple plectrum Left hand technique: The left hand is responsible for holding the chords while playing. Usually, two tambourines are used. The other four chords are alternately used as a bound or absolute. administration: Tambourine is used only for Noban ceremonies. At the Noban ceremony, a tambourine is used, with how many ten Nuban drums and Maniur?? Solist and choir are also start singing with them. Musician: Darvish Mohammad survives
