The begena, (Amharic: በገና) is a ten-stringed box- lyre instrument from Ethiopia, and is the sole melodic instrument devoted only to the zema, the spiritual part of Ethiopian music. [1][2]

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The begena is an Ethiopian chordophone that resembles a very large lyre. Traditionally it is 1 to 1.5 meters long with 10 string usually made of nylon (instead of the traditional cow or ox gut).

2025年3月6日 · One of the country's oldest instruments, the begena was once reserved for the elite -- and effectively banned during the Marxist Derg regime between 1974 and 1991. But it is experiencing a resurgence among Ethiopia's artistic community.

What is a Begena? The begena is a chordophone (stringed instrument) that resemble a large lyre or a simple rustic harp. With a length of at least a yard and sometimes close to two yards the begena is a large instrument. It has ten strings that in the past were made of cow or ox gut but nylon is normally used today.

Alemu Aga is a master of the Ethiopian musical instrument called the Begena. The Begena is a 10-string lyre that is closely associated with Orthodox Christianity and often played during religious occasions and Lent. Alemu began learning the …

The Begena is a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument known for its deep, meditative sound. It is often associated with spiritual and religious contexts, particularly in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian practices.

Experience an ancient musical tradition as Temesgen guides you on an illuminating journey exploring the magnificent 10-stringed Begena. Start at the beginning with the ancient legends of the Begena. Then limber up with the proven finger exercises taught at …

2022年6月23日 · Alemu Aga is an Ethiopian master of ‘Bege­na’. This multi-secular ten-stringed lyre has a special place for the Orthodox Christians. According to oral tradition, the Begena, also called David’s Harp, is the instrument given by God to King David. It is closely associat­ed with faith and mostly played on religious occasions in Ethiopia.