This piece is called the Balalaika Jam, performed by Rob Scallon on Youtube. This song is just a tune played using only the balalaika, which is the most popular folk instrument used in Russia. It is a lute, played using the fingers. It can be strummed or plucked. The body of the balalaika is triangluar-shaped, and it includes three strings. The tempo throughout this piece is pretty steady, and the tune is pretty repetitive. I chose this piece because I really liked the sound of the balalaika when we listened to it in class, and I wanted to listen to more examples of it. It reminds me of the ukulele, and I like the fast-paced and upbeat sound.
Balalaika Jam
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