Analysis of Sagatbek Medeubekuly's book "Al-Farabi and Kazakh Musical Instruments"

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URKER. Analysis of Sagatbek Medeubekuly's book "Al-Farabi and Kazakh Musical Instruments"

Sagatbek Medeubekuly’s "Al-Farabi and Kazakh Musical Instruments" is a unique work that analyzes Al-Farabi’s legacy from the perspective of Kazakh instrumental music culture. In this book, the author explores the connections between Al-Farabi's musical theory and traditional Kazakh musical instruments, explaining Al-Farabi’s general theory of music, its internal structure, and aspects of rhythm, melody, and harmony.

The author demonstrates the influence of Al-Farabi’s works on Kazakh musical culture, analyzing traditional Kazakh instruments—the dombra, kobyz, and flute—from the perspective of Al-Farabi’s music theory. The sound characteristics and melodic capabilities of these instruments are described in alignment with Al-Farabi’s theoretical principles.

The book also explores the philosophical foundations of Al-Farabi's approach to music. Medeubekuly presents Kazakh musical instruments not only as tools for music but also as mirrors of the Kazakh people's worldview and cultural values. This work holds theoretical and practical significance for the study of Kazakh musical instruments and provides a new perspective on cultural heritage.