Our Instruments
MAYURI VINA (A.K.A. TAUS, )
The mayuri vina (A.K.A. Taus) is defined by its peacock shaped body. Even the word mayur means "peacock". This instrument is of the same class as the dilruba and the esraj. Like the other members of this family the differences are so slight that one may move from one instrument to another with ease. This instrument was nearly extinct, but it seems to have made a resurgence in the last few years.
The mayuri vina (A.K.A. Taus) is defined by its peacock shaped body. Even the word mayur means "peacock". This instrument is of the same class as the dilruba and the esraj. Like the other members of this family the differences are so slight that one may move from one instrument to another with ease. This instrument was nearly extinct, but it seems to have made a resurgence in the last few years.
VEENA
Veena is a stringed instrument. It consists of a large body hollowed out of a block of wood. The stem of the instrument is also made of wood. The bridge is placed on the flat top of the body of the veena and the neck attached to the stem is usually carved into weird figure like the head of the dragon. Some of them are Mahanataka veena, Saraswati veena, Rudra veena,Vichitra veena etc. Saraswati veena is known as the queen of veena's. We have Veena's made in India,China, Germany and Czechoslovakia.
Veena is a stringed instrument. It consists of a large body hollowed out of a block of wood. The stem of the instrument is also made of wood. The bridge is placed on the flat top of the body of the veena and the neck attached to the stem is usually carved into weird figure like the head of the dragon. Some of them are Mahanataka veena, Saraswati veena, Rudra veena,Vichitra veena etc. Saraswati veena is known as the queen of veena's. We have Veena's made in India,China, Germany and Czechoslovakia.
Bongo
Pair of small single headed drums. The two heads which are respectively about 5 inches and about 7 inches across, are nailed to rod-tensioned to wooden, open ended shells of the same hights. Played with hands and fingers.
Pair of small single headed drums. The two heads which are respectively about 5 inches and about 7 inches across, are nailed to rod-tensioned to wooden, open ended shells of the same hights. Played with hands and fingers.
DHOLAK
Very popular folk drum of northern India. It is barrel shaped with a simple membrane on the right hand side; basically it is just a smaller version of thedhol.
Very popular folk drum of northern India. It is barrel shaped with a simple membrane on the right hand side; basically it is just a smaller version of thedhol.
Flute
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike other woodwind instruments, a flute is a reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air against an edge.
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike other woodwind instruments, a flute is a reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air against an edge.
GHATAM
The mud pot used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in concerts of Indian Music. It is also used by the rural folk in their concerts of folk music.
The mud pot used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in concerts of Indian Music. It is also used by the rural folk in their concerts of folk music.
KANJIRA
The kanjira or ganjira, a South Indian frame drum, is an instrument of thetambourine family. It is used primarily in concerts of Carnatic music (South Indian classical music) as a SUPPORTINGinstrument for the mridangam.
The kanjira or ganjira, a South Indian frame drum, is an instrument of thetambourine family. It is used primarily in concerts of Carnatic music (South Indian classical music) as a SUPPORTINGinstrument for the mridangam.
MIRDANGAM
Traditional South Indian double headed most prominent drum accompanied with Carnatic music and dance. W e have 22in. and 24in. mirdangams. We also take special orders for other sizes and pitches.
Traditional South Indian double headed most prominent drum accompanied with Carnatic music and dance. W e have 22in. and 24in. mirdangams. We also take special orders for other sizes and pitches.
Morsing
This tiny instrument is held in the left hand, the 'prongs' against the upper and lower front teeth! Some players hold the instrument between their teeth. It must make firm contact, but do not press too hard or you will give yourself toothache and potentially damage your teeth — lightly but firmly
This tiny instrument is held in the left hand, the 'prongs' against the upper and lower front teeth! Some players hold the instrument between their teeth. It must make firm contact, but do not press too hard or you will give yourself toothache and potentially damage your teeth — lightly but firmly
Suruti Box
Electronic Music Instrument that Delivers a Genuine Sruthi Drone. It is made of High Quality Durable ABS Plastic Body to suit the Peninsular Climate.
Electronic Music Instrument that Delivers a Genuine Sruthi Drone. It is made of High Quality Durable ABS Plastic Body to suit the Peninsular Climate.
TABLA
Tabla is a pair of drums. It consists of a small right hand drum called dayan and a lager metal one called bayan.
Tabla is a pair of drums. It consists of a small right hand drum called dayan and a lager metal one called bayan.
Talam
Thick South Indian Finger Cymbals. Clear and loud sound.
Thick South Indian Finger Cymbals. Clear and loud sound.
TAVIL
Tavil is an instrument found only in the extreme south. It has a shell of nearly spherical proportions which is open on both sides. This instrument is commonly played in South Indian temples and weddings. It is the most common accompaniment to the nadaswaram
Tavil is an instrument found only in the extreme south. It has a shell of nearly spherical proportions which is open on both sides. This instrument is commonly played in South Indian temples and weddings. It is the most common accompaniment to the nadaswaram
UDKKA
Popular south Indian percussion instrument also known as the talking drum. It is covered with very thin leather membranes and both are held together with thin cords. The drum is struck with one hand and the cords are DEPRESSED and released with the other hand creating a stimulating sound effect.
Popular south Indian percussion instrument also known as the talking drum. It is covered with very thin leather membranes and both are held together with thin cords. The drum is struck with one hand and the cords are DEPRESSED and released with the other hand creating a stimulating sound effect.
VIOLIN
Four-stringed musical instrument tuned in fifths, played with a bow, and held between the shoulder and the chin. It is hard to believe that this small instrument, made of simple pieces of wood cut out and glued together, consisting of only four cords, and whose sound range and volume are relatively low, has acquired such prominence in the world of music.
Four-stringed musical instrument tuned in fifths, played with a bow, and held between the shoulder and the chin. It is hard to believe that this small instrument, made of simple pieces of wood cut out and glued together, consisting of only four cords, and whose sound range and volume are relatively low, has acquired such prominence in the world of music.