Socavon

The socavon is a stringed instrument from Panama. It has 4 nylon strings in 4 courses. It is tuned G3, D4, A4, B3.

Socavon
String instrument
Other namesBocona
Classification String instrument
Hornbostel–Sachs classification
(Composite chordophone)
Related instruments
Mejoranera

References

  • "The stringed Instrument Database". Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  • "Central America ATLAS of Plucked Instruments". Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  • "A ritmo de mejorana y socavón" (in Spanish). July, 16 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
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