The Turkmen Gyjak is an important instrument in Turkmen music. It is a three-stringed bowed instrument that is similar in many ways to the violin.

• The Gyjak has a round body, and it is played by drawing a bow across its strings. The instrument produces a rich and expressive sound that is often used to convey emotion in traditional Turkmen music.

The Turkmen gyjak is typically made from a combination of woods:

• The body of the instrument is usually made from apricot or mulberry wood, while
• The neck and scroll are made from walnut or cherry wood. The strings are made of steel.