Segaba
The segaba is a bowed string instrument found in Botswana and other areas of South Africa, and found under many names. It consists of a wooden body attached to a tin can resonator, with a single metal string played with a bow. The instruments main role is for self or group entertainment for young men, while herding cattle, etc.[1][2]
References
- James Raymond Denbow; Phenyo C. Thebe (2006). Culture and Customs of Botswana. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 211–. ISBN 978-0-313-33178-7.
- Minette Mans (2006). Centering on African Practice in Musical Arts Education. African Minds. pp. 184–. ISBN 978-1-920051-49-5.
External links
- Photos of segaba being made, as well as bass and soprano models.
- JStor article, The Segankuru – a "Bush Fiddle" or a Bowed Bow?: Some of its Exponents and their Songs, by JOHN BREARLEY
- "Segaba", an African zither and its potential for music education, by Mothusi Phuthego
- video of segaba being played.
- Video of segaba being played. Shows circular motion of bow.
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