The Arabic Kanoon (Kanoone,
Kanoun or Qanun) is 41 1/2 " x 16" and weighs 23 lbs. in it case. It
was made in Egypt and has 4 keys and 75 nylon strings. This predecessor
of the piano, the Kanoon is mentioned in 10th century Arabic writings.
Today it's popular throughout North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey,
Persia and even Eastern Europe. It's played on the knees and plucked
with metal finger picks. The metal sharpening levers alter the pitch of
individual strings by eighth or quarter tones. Comes with a hard case.

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