The tanpura you can actually carry. A smaller body and a lighter, higher drone that goes to lessons and concerts without a car. Many players eventually own both sizes.
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The tanpura you can actually carry.
A smaller body, four or five strings, and a lighter, higher drone that goes to lessons and concerts without a car. Sitarists and sarod players often keep one tuned to their own key, and vocal students use one wherever a full-size instrument will not fit.
Tanpuri or full tanpura? Size and depth. The tanpuri's smaller body gives a lighter drone sitting higher; a concert tanpura fills a room. The function, holding a steady drone behind practice and performance, is identical. Many players eventually own both.
How is it tuned? Like a tanpura, typically Pa Sa Sa Sa, adjusted by raga, at your own pitch. Tell us your Sa and we tune it before dispatch.
Questions we get asked
Tanpuri or full tanpura?
Size and depth. The tanpuri's smaller body gives a lighter drone that sits higher. A concert tanpura fills a room. The job, a steady drone behind your practice and performance, is the same.
Who should choose one?
Travelling students, instrumentalists who want a drone in their own key, and anyone short on space. Many players keep both.
How is it tuned?
Like a tanpura, typically Pa Sa Sa Sa, adjusted by raga, at your own pitch. Tell us your Sa and we tune it before dispatch.