Museum of Music Culture of Azerbaijan

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Collection of the ASMMC.

The ud is a plucked string musical instrument that is played with a plectrum. The modern ud has one single and five double strings (11 in total). The ud has a pear-shaped body, a neck and a head with pegs. The body is made by assembling several parts made of sandalwood, wal nut and pearwood. The upper part of the body is covered with a board made of pine.

Video

- The opening of Niyazi Museum
- Speech of Ministry of Culture
and Tourism A. M. Qarayev
- 10 year anniversary
of The Museum Ensemble
of Old Musical Instruments

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