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Indian musical instruments are vivacious and noticeable

Submitted by nicholast54
Thu, 3 Sep 2009

One point is crystal clear that since the beginning of humanity musical instruments have been in existence. Evidently, musical instruments developed independently in many populated regions of the world, and India being a land of civilization has been the center of music and musical instruments. Various uniquely designed musical instruments in India are appreciated globally for their musical value and importance.
Various Indian musical instruments such as Harmonium, Sitar, Tabla, Tanpura, Sarangi, Dholak, Bansuri, Shahnai, Pakhawaj, Sarod, Saraswati Veena, Mridangam, etc. have crucial role in the history of Indian music. Noteworthy fact is that many of Indian musical instruments are either originally Indian or have been adapted from one to others. Moreover, some
musical instruments have been imported from outside world.
Sitar is used widely in Indian classical music. Tabla on the other hand is a ubiquitous musical instrument in Indian classical music as well as in Indian film music. Sitar and Tabla are popular not only in India but in neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, etc. Famous Sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar has given wide popularity with his live performances across the globe. Ustan Zakir Hussain is famous for being a Tabla maestro. He has given numerous live performances in India and overseas.
Veena is a plucked stringed instrument. The musical instrument used by Goddess Saraswati has crucial importance in Indian classical music particularly in Carnatic Indian classical music. Various versions of Veena are available depending upon sizes. Flute or Bansuri on the other hand is found in every part of India. The instrument could be said to be an easiest one in terms of making. Carved from bamboo it is made in every possible size which determines sounds generated from it.
Indian musical world is incomplete without Shehnai which is a part of marriage ceremonies and other festivals. Shehnai is a double reeded wind instrument with a widening tube towards the lower end. Ustad Bismillah Khan has given wide popularity to Shehnai. It was he who gave numerous live performances in India and abroad and people around the world came to know the magic of the simply made but pleasing music of the instrument.
Various companies in India manufacture quality musical instruments. You can buy music instruments directly from manufacturers or from retail shops spreading in length and breadth of the country. Various Indian music instruments such as Tabla, Tanpura, Sarangi, Dholak, Bansuri, Shahnai, Pakhawaj, Sarod, Saraswati Veena, etc. are made available by us at highly competitive prices. You should be cautious when buying musical instruments as genuine instruments have different output than locally made spurious products.

 

Nicholas Tan associated with A wide variety of Indian musical instruments give different sounds to classical Music.


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