Each state has it's own, typical melodies which are played on a specific instruments. Today I am going to meet you with some of these instruments and make you familiar with their specifications. Bulbul tarang – this is a string instrument, which also can be seen in Pakistan. It has two sets of strings. One of the sets is for the main melody and the other one is for drone. The melody strings are set under a plate with keys. These keys are very similar to typewriter's keys. The sound of bulbul tarang is close to the sound of human voice and it is commonly used like accompaniment for singing. The name of the instrument literally means “waves of nightingales”.
Ektara – It is mostly used in Bangladesh. It has only one string and it is used in the mantra singing traditions. The instrument itself has a very simple structure. The only string is stretched between two wooden sticks which are fixed together in the ends. These stick are used for neck. When the neck is flexing the sound is changing. At the one end is placed a coconut. It's role is to create acoustic. The instrument has different sizes and it's purposes can vary from playing bass to playing soprano. As bigger it is as higher the tones are.
Santur – This is a string instrument mostly made of wood. On the wood are positioned metal bridges in order to keep the strings stretched. The strings of this instrument are made of steel and they are tied on pins on the left side. The santur has seventy strings and still, this is 30 less then it's predecessor.
Of course these instruments are not all of the instruments in India. There are also different flutes, bagpipes and many more. It can be interesting to learn about all of them in all of their varieties.
