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ESRAJ
Type: TAT VADYA
Esraj is a stringed instrument made of wood, goat skin and horse hair. This traditional instrument is found in West Bengal. Majorly used in North Indian classical concerts as a solo instrument. Also a popular accompanying instrument of Rabindra Sangeet.
ESRAJ in West Bengal
Material: Wood, goat skin, horsehair
A medium-sized bowed instrument. Resonator and fingerboard with peg box made separately and later on joined together. Entire body made of wood, resonator covered with goat skin. Four main strings, 15 sympathetic strings and nineteen frets. Played with a horse hair bow. Used in North Indian classical concerts as a solo instrument. Also a popular accompanying instrument of Rabindra Sangeet.
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