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Tanpura has 4 strings which play : Pa/Ma/Ni(1), Sa(2), Sa(3), Sa(4); want to know more about these notes. Such as, "Pa/Ma/Ni" being played on Tanpura are of Mandra or Madhya Saptak, then following "Sa Sa" are of Madhya Saptak (please correct if its not true) and finally "Sa", is that of Taar Saptak.
- What are the characteristics of tanpura?
- What is the purpose of tanpura?
- How many parts are there in tanpura?
What are the characteristics of tanpura?
The tanpura is an instrument that acts as the reference chord in Indian classical music. It has a resonator and 4 strings, but no frets, as the notes are always played whole. The name is derived from tana or musical phrase and pura or whole.
What is the purpose of tanpura?
The tanpura (तम्पूरा); or tambura, tanpuri) is a long-necked plucked string instrument, originating from India, found in various forms in Indian music. It does not play melody but rather supports and sustains the melody of another instrument or singer by providing a continuous harmonic bourdon or drone.
How many parts are there in tanpura?
Tanpura is usually made of teak or tun (red cedar). Tun is ideal as it is lighter and has better resonance, but one can find high quality tanpura made from teak as well. A taanpura has five main parts : Tumba or resonator.
