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Sarangi Traditional Nepali Folk Musical Instrument Violin Gaine Single Wooden Sarangi Great for Decoration - Can Be Played By Professionals Only, Learn Music & Decorations I Handmade In Nepal
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- The Sarangi is a very common Nepali Folk music instrument (Likely types of Violin) and comes in many varieties. Sarangi is a gut stringed instrument that is carved in a single piece of wood. The Sarangi’s neck is fretless and the bridge is seated on a skin stretched over the body of the instrument. In Nepali Sarangis are carried out by the Gaine, whose profession is Nepali Folk singing.
- Most of the Sarangis have 3 playing strings, played with the cuticle of the index and the major fingers of the left hand, 1 bronze rhythm string that is tuned on the high tonic (SA), 11 sympathetic strings placed on two flat bridges near the pegs tuned on the notes of the raga, and at least 24 sympathetic strings tuned on all the shrutis of two octaves.
- The Sarangi playing strings are played with a bow (different from the violin bow, the tension is convex and adaptative) held in the right hand. Sarangi is played solo and/or often accompanies Gaine singers
- This sarangi has special carve of lord Ganesh. He is the god of wisdom and learning, as well as the remover of obstacles, and consequently the sign of auspiciousness.
- All our instruments are made around the country by skilled artists who are in the business since generations, which are then inspected by experienced musician for export.
- The weight of this Sarangi is 1200-1500 grams.(appox) This Sarangi Ganesh Carved is 35.56 cm (14 Inch) in length and 12-15 cm (5-6 Inch) in breadth. Comes with complete accessories, ready to play/learn live Folk Nepali music.
- Note: These Sangari can be played by Professional Sarangi Players Only - Generally, These Sangari is ideal for collections and Decorations.
