The Buzuq is a long-necked fretted lute used in Levantine music. With a higher pitch than the Oud and a metallic tone, it provides a sharp melodic contrast in ensembles and is often used for solos.
Students at Bethlehem Academy of Music learn both melodic ornamentation and rhythmic phrasing on the Buzuq. It’s an ideal instrument for those interested in regional folk music and modal improvisation.