General View - Γενική Αποψη

The baglamas was often favored in the early part of the 20th century as a solo instrument for men in jail or for a small group of "rebetes" to play for singing and dancing. It is a smaller version of the bouzouki and is tuned  RE, LA, RE (D, A, D), but an octave higher than the bouzouki's tuning.The baglamas can be used as a melody instrument and can be easily made from wood or other material for the back (including tortoise shells, gourds, or carved solid wood).It is an easy instrument to carry and in the old days was often used as a main instrument by itself for the enjoyment and expression of the man playing it, or to "make a party" for a small group of friends. It also has been used as a chord and rhythm instrument in small "bouzouki" bands. In this role, it is often played with a simple, driving rhythm giving a high pitched, insistent beat to back up the lead bouzouki. It thus rounds out the sound of the bouzouki band.

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