The chadagan is a plucked zither. Related instruments are the Mongolian yatga, the Khakassian chatkhan (or jadagan), the Japanese koto, and the Chinese guzheng. The number of strings varies, and the bridge is sometimes movable. Nachyn Choodu is shown here with his chadagan, which was made by Tanaa-Xerel Oidupaa. It has 16 strings and is tuned to a pentatonic scale.

Hear the chadagan (with guitar accompaniment) Click for demo by Nachyn Choodu

Watch Nachyn Choodu play the chadagan. Folktale about the origin of the chadagan