Chanzy (instrument)

A chanzy is a three-stringed lute instrument from the Tuvan Republic. It is most commonly used to accompany throat singing.

Chanzy
String instrument
Other namesChanzi, Tyanzi
Hornbostel–Sachs classification321.322
DevelopedTuva..
Related instruments
Doshpuluur, Topshur, Shanzy, Shamisen

It has nylon strings and it can be tuned F2, C3, F3 or D2, A2, D3, or C2, G2, C3; from the top string to the bottom one. The top and the middle strings have a fifth between them. The middle and bottom strings have a fourth between them. Therefore, the top and bottom strings have an octave between them.

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