banjira Bulbul Tarang (Indian Banjo) 36"

36 in length Unique hand crafted instrument with varying tuning not to Western standards This is not a Kentucky banjo The case is integral to the instrument 10 steel strings the 8 main steel strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note It can be any note comfortable to the vocals Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played They are not limited to one tuning An important note about Indian Banjo quality In general the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument The esthetic quality is secondary Indian instruments often sound better than they look The Bulbul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon Marred finishes dents dings surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard We do sort through the s

36 in length Unique hand crafted instrument with varying tuning not to Western standards This is not a Kentucky banjo The case is integral to the instrument 10 steel strings the 8 main steel strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note It can be any note comfortable to the vocals Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played They are not limited to one tuning The left most key moves but does not fret the strings it is a vestigial key and plays the open notes An important note about Indian Banjo quality In general the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument The esthetic quality is secondary Indian instruments often sound better than they look The Bulbul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon Marred finishes colors may vary dents dings surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard We do sort through the shipments when they arrive and take the most blemished out of the first quality inventory However you should not expect an Indian Banjo to be un marred