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Stringed Instruments - Cordophones

The most popular stringed instruments in Estonia are various types of kannel (zither), bowed harp, fiddle and psalmodikon. In the early 20th century also guitars and mandolins were spread. Põispill (bumbass), a primitive stringed instrument has been used as a joke at festivities.

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Kannel player Hans Dreiman from Vändra parish, 1938. Photo by P. Parikas
Kannel player Hans Dreiman

  • Kannel player Hans Dreiman from Vändra parish, 1938. Photo by P. Parikas

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