Total of 50, 5/8" brass bells. 25 bells are braided into each cord. Cord color may vary. The northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh is well known for quality brass manufactories. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai (Bombay) on the west coast, for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers on their ankles or wrists to accent their movements. You can also hang them on your drums. They will add just the right sound to lots of activities.
Approx. 16" high, not pitched, rosewood carved on front and back, 18 graduated brass bells with elegant finial, two chiming sticks hang from top piece. Expect the bells to obtain a soft lustrous patina with age and use.
Antique design in rosewood. Fully functional, rich full sound quality, brass ferrules and sole, imitation ivory mounts, Royal Stewart Tartan cover.
Double fixed crossbars. Goatskin exterior tunable, rosewood. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
Bodhran, 18" x 3 1/2", Tune, Black T Bar Bolt tuning is hidden on the inside of the frame. Goatskin, mulberry wood painted black. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
Bodhran, 18" x 3 1/2", Tune In, Mulberry Single removable bar. Bolt tuning is hidden on the inside of the frame. Goatskin, mulberry wood with natrual finish. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
Double fixed crossbars. Bolt tuning is hidden on the inside of the frame. Goatskin, rosewood. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
Double goatskin head with fixed crossbars. Bolt tuning is hidden on the inside of the frame. Rosewood frame. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
Double fixed crossbars. Exterior tunable, rosewood. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
Doumbek, Ceramic, 10", Black body with Hooka Design and Fixed Fishskin Head. (Item Code: CDNM-BKH-FS) 10"x15.25" ceramic drum with a fishskinhead. If you haven’t tried a ceramic drum, you are in for a treat. Great Old-world charm is seen in this hand drawn scene of a landy dancing and a man with a hooka.
American Dulcimer Hammers, Plain, Pair. Wooden hammers for the American Hammered Dulcimer. Plain wood no leather pads
Wooden two-headed drum. Heads held in place and tuned by bolts. Held horizontally, both heads are played. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with nut and bolts for easy tuning.Each drum will vary, approximate measurements:Approximately 17.5 inches long (444.5 mm), base head has a load inside and is 8.5 inches (215.9 mm), tennor head 6.5 inches (165.1 mm)The Load inthe bass head is a mixture of tar, clay and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well-defined tone.
Dhol Beaters, measure 18"L. There are 2 wooden beaters one is heavier and curved the other is a switche style beater.
14" x 24". Wooden two-headed drum with one synthetic head and one goat skin head. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. The dhol is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra; which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. After transporting to Mumbai one goat skin and one synthetic heads are fitted to the drum shells. Cords and rings tune the skin head; nuts and bolts tune the synthetic head. Beaters and soft case included.
14" x 24". Wooden two-headed drum with two synthetic heads. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. The dhol is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra; which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. Synthetic heads are fitted to the drum shells. Nuts and bolts tune the synthetic head. Beaters and soft case included.
Wooden hammers for the Persian Santoor.
Two large coils of 0.013 steel and 0.018 Phosphorous Bronze wire.
Dilruba Bone Bridge (Item Code: DLBA-B) Dilruba Bone Bridge, Pre-drilled. Size will vary, natural bone expect irregularities. Approximately 2 inches long and 1.25 inches high.
Replacement string set for the 5-string Mountain Dulcimer. Set contains four steel strings with loop ends and one wound steel string with a ball end. Approximate length of strings is 39 inches. 0.013 Steel 0.013 Steel 0.013 Steel 0.01 Steel 0.022 Steel Wound
0.013 Steel
0.01 Steel
0.022 Steel Wound
Mountain Dulcimer, 5 string, Hearts. Rosewood frame, heart shaped cutouts in the spruce soadboard and hour-glass shape. Includes nylon case, pick and slide.
Do means two and tar means string in Hindi. 6"x30". The two strings can be made to give a range of tones by applying pressure at various points along the neck. Simple and fun to play. This is a folk instrument made in the central coastal State of Maharashtra. The soundboard is goat skin is tightly stretched over an opening cut in the pumpkin gourd body. A bamboo shaft which serves as the neck One strings is (are) stretched from a hook at the end of the gourd, over the bridge, to the tuning peg at the end of the bamboo shaft.
Ektara Tuning Peg, Single (Item Code: EKTP) approximately 5 inches in length, tapered peg with pre-drilled hole for the string. Flate leaf like design.
Ek means one and tar means string in Hindi. 6"x30", one string can be made to give a range of tones by applying pressure at various points along the neck. Simple and fun to play. This is a folk instrument made in the central coastal State of Maharashtra. The soundboard is goat skin is tightly stretched over an opening cut in the pumpkin gourd body. A bamboo shaft which serves as the neck One strings is (are) stretched from a hook at the end of the gourd, over the bridge, to the tuning peg at the end of the bamboo shaft.
Set of 6 graduated solid brass bells with raised floral designs. The upper half of each bell is highlighted by cloisonné-like coloring. Swing the bells in gentle circles to make the Clapper roll over the multiple tines. Each bell provides a soft sustained chime-like sound. The bells are cast in factories in a small town called Jalesar. This is a town in a northern state of India, called Uttar Pradesh; an area well known for brass work. The cloisonné-like coloring is done in another town situated close by, called Moradabad. This beautiful set of bells can be used to decorate a shelf or to present as a gift. If you are wondering what Elephant Bells are for, they can serve a number of purposes. These heavy brass bells provide a pleasing sound and help to decorate the elephants as they sway in the many colorful festival processions in India. When not on parade, the bells are hung about the elephant's necks so the Mahouts can locate their animals while they are out in the jungles (and you thought it would be hard to lose an ...
Shaman Drum 10"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater.
Shaman Drum 18"x2", tunable goatskin head, mulberry frame, includes leather beater and tuning tool.
Shaman Drum 22"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater.
Frame Drum, 22", Interior Tuning. Shaman Drum 22"x2", goatskin head with interior tuning, mulberry frame, includes leather beater.
Fiber Doumbek, Blue Sparkling with a fixed Remo Skyndeep head® (Item Code: FGD10SBL) 10 inches wide by 15 inches tall. The Sparkling blue body reminds me of the drum majorettes' uniforms; so much sparkle they seem to be moving even when the parade stops. This breakthrough design has a fiberglass body and a fixed synthetic head. Its deep Doums and high Teks will surprise you. Today, people want to have their drums with them everywhere! So Mid-East developed the Fiber Doumbek. Its revolutionary synthetic shell and head make it feather light, portable, durable, and easy to maintain. The New Fiber Doumbek is all that and more. The look and sound is so close to its ceramic cousin, you will not believe it till you play it. We don't suggest you give up your ceramic doumbek, but if you want to take one camping, or heck, hang gliding, this is the drum for you. Soft Case Included.
Fiber Doumbek, Green Sparkling with a fixed Remo Skyndeep head® (Item Code: FGD10SGR) 10 inches wide by 15 inches tall. The Sparkling green body is like a sea of emeralds. This breakthrough design has a fiberglass body and a fixed synthetic head. Its deep Doums and high Teks will surprise you. Today, people want to have their drums with them everywhere! So Mid-East developed the Fiber Doumbek. Its revolutionary synthetic shell and head make it feather light, portable, durable, and easy to maintain. The New Fiber Doumbek is all that and more. The look and sound is so close to its ceramic cousin, you will not believe it till you play it. We don't suggest you give up your ceramic doumbek, but if you want to take one camping, or heck, hang gliding, this is the drum for you. Soft Case Included.
Fiber Doumbek, Multi Sparkling with a fixed Remo Skyndeep head® (Item Code: FGD10ML) 10 inches wide by 15 inches tall. The Multi-colored Sparkling body is infused with tiny sapphires, rubies and emeralds. The total effect gives the drum a dusty rose appearance. This breakthrough design has a fiberglass body and a fixed synthetic head. Its deep Doums and high Teks will surprise you. Today, people want to have their drums with them everywhere! So Mid-East developed the Fiber Doumbek. Its revolutionary synthetic shell and head make it feather light, portable, durable, and easy to maintain. The New Fiber Doumbek is all that and more. The look and sound is so close to its ceramic cousin, you will not believe it till you play it. We don't suggest you give up your ceramic doumbek, but if you want to take one camping, or heck, hang gliding, this is the drum for you. Soft Case Included.
This breakthrough design has a fiberglass body and a fixed synthetic head. Its deep Doums and high Teks will surprise you. Today, people want to have their drums with them everywhere! So Mid-East developed the Fiber Doumbek. Its revolutionary synthetic shell and head make it feather light, portable, durable, and easy to maintain. The New Fiber Doumbek is all that and more. The look and sound is so close to its ceramic cousin, you will not believe it till you play it. We don't suggest you give up your ceramic doumbek, but if you want to take one camping, or heck, hang gliding, this is the drum for you. Soft Case Included.
10 inches wide by 15 inches tall. This breakthrough design has a fiberglass body and a fixed synthetic head. Its deep Doums and high Teks will surprise you. Today, people want to have their drums with them everywhere! So Mid-East developed the Fiber Doumbek. Its revolutionary synthetic shell and head make it feather light, portable, durable, and easy to maintain. The New Fiber Doumbek is all that and more. The look and sound is so close to its ceramic cousin, you will not believe it till you play it. We don't suggest you give up your ceramic doumbek, but if you want to take one camping, or heck, hang gliding, this is the drum for you. Soft Case Included.
Fiber Doumbek, Terra Cotta Textured (Item Code: FGD10TTC) 10 inches wide by 15 inches tall. This breakthrough design has a fiberglass body and a fixed synthetic head. Its deep Doums and high Teks will surprise you. Today, people want to have their drums with them everywhere! So Mid-East developed the Fiber Doumbek. Its revolutionary synthetic shell and head make it feather light, portable, durable, and easy to maintain. The New Fiber Doumbek is all that and more. The look and sound is so close to its ceramic cousin, you will not believe it till you play it. We don't suggest you give up your ceramic doumbek, but if you want to take one camping, or heck, hang gliding, this is the drum for you. Soft Case Included.
Professional Bansuri flute in A, approximately 22 inches in length (Item code: FLPA). The Professional Bansuri has a mouthpiece that is played in a similar way as the western transverse flute. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with seven holes. The pitch indicated for the bansuri means the flute will play that pitch with the first 3 holes covered. The dominate hand plays the lower three holes. The seventh hole is optional and rarely played. Its main purpose is to give greater accuracy in the upper octaves. It may be played on the rare occasion when you need to play the Ni in the lower octave. The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the fingertips. This technique also simplifies the playing of longer bansuris. The standard quality
Deluxe Professional Bansuri flute in A, approximately 22 inches in length (Item Code: FLPA-D). The Professional Bansuri has a mouthpiece that is played in a similar way as the western transverse flute. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with seven holes. The pitch indicated for the bansuri means the flute will play that pitch with the first 3 holes covered. The dominate hand plays the lower three holes. The seventh hole is optional and rarely played. Its main purpose is to give greater accuracy in the upper octaves. It may be played on the rare occasion when you need to play the Ni in the lower octave. The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the fingertips. This technique also simplifies the playing of longer bansuris. The ...
The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the fingertips. This technique also simplifies the playing of longer bansuris. The ...
Professional Bansuri flute in C-Sharp, approximately 34.25-34.5 inches in length (87-88 cm) (Item Code: FLPCS). The Professional Bansuri has a mouthpiece that is played in a similar way as the western transverse flute. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with seven holes. The pitch indicated for the bansuri means the flute will play that pitch with the first 3 holes covered. The dominate hand plays the lower three holes. The seventh hole is optional and rarely played. Its main purpose is to give greater accuracy in the upper octaves. It may be played on the rare occasion when you need to play the Ni in the lower octave. The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the fingertips. This technique also simplifies the playing of longer ...
The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the fingertips. This technique also simplifies the playing of longer ...
Professional Bansuri flute in D, approximately 33 inches in length (Item Code: FLPD). The Professional Bansuri has a mouthpiece that is played in a similar way as the western transverse flute. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with seven holes. There may be some curvature in these fultes, however it will not affect the sound quality. The pitch indicated for the bansuri means the flute will play that pitch with the first 3 holes covered. The dominate hand plays the lower three holes. The seventh hole is optional and rarely played. Its main purpose is to give greater accuracy in the upper octaves. It may be played on the rare occasion when you need to play the Ni in the lower octave. The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the ...
The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the ...
Deluxe Professional Bansuri flute in F, (Item code FLPE-D) approximately 29 inches in length (Item Code: FLPE). The Professional Bansuri has a mouthpiece that is played in a similar way as the western transverse flute. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with seven holes. The pitch indicated for the bansuri means the flute will play that pitch with the first 3 holes covered. The dominate hand plays the lower three holes. The seventh hole is optional and rarely played. Its main purpose is to give greater accuracy in the upper octaves. It may be played on the rare occasion when you need to play the Ni in the lower octave. The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by the fingertips. This technique also simplifies the playing of longer ...
Professional Bansuri flute in G, approximately 25.5 inches in length (Item Code: FLPG). The Professional Bansuri has a mouthpiece that is played in a similar way as the western transverse flute. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with seven holes. There may be some curvature in these fultes, however it will not affect the sound quality. The pitch indicated for the bansuri means the flute will play that pitch with the first 3 holes covered. The dominate hand plays the lower three holes. The seventh hole is optional and rarely played. Its main purpose is to give greater accuracy in the upper octaves. It may be played on the rare occasion when you need to play the Ni in the lower octave. The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by ...
The bansuri is a transverse flute from India, literally from the words bans (bamboo) and suri. It is one of the oldest musical instruments. All half notes, accidentals and microtones are produced by a unique fingering system. The finger holes have to be precisely covered either fully or half by the phalanxes of the fingers and not by ...
Ceramic jug drum 12"x14". Top hole circumference 4.5". Includes rest and soft case. Taller and wider than the Matka or Jug Drum. Played by rapping on the outside, a range of sounds are possible. Please note these are individually hand made and have a variety innate defects such as pitting, surface cracks and unsymmetrical shapes. All Ghatams are sold as is.
38 DuPont hard nylon strings, color coded for easy replacement, red for C and blue for F.
King David's Harp, 27", Rosewood. 10 nylon strings for the biblical scale, with nylon case and tuning tool. Featuring DuPont hard nylon strings. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.
SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.
King David's Harp, 27", Rosewood frame with light ash soundboard. 10 nylon strings for the biblical scale, with nylon case and tuning tool. Featuring DuPont hard nylon strings. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.
The solid rosewood body lends itself to the soft gentle curves of this eight string lyre. The eight metal strings provide a classical sound that is enhanced by the solid spruce soundboard. When you are not playing, you can hang it up as a piece of art; it’s that pretty. Tuning tool, extra string set included. Hold it upright on your lap or as you walk, and pluck both sides of the strings. Or lay it flat and pluck it. 10 inches wide by 17 inches long, 2.75 inches deep. Suggested tuning is below Middle C High to low C# D# E F G A d g b e#. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the strings WILL oxidize and this may shorten their life expectancy and may reduce their sound quality. On occasion instruments may arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase
SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings:
Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the strings WILL oxidize and this may shorten their life expectancy and may reduce their sound quality. On occasion instruments may arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase
Lyre Harp with Nylon Case, 16 String (Item Code: HLRP) 25", 16 metal strings, with nylon case and tuning tool, inlaid arms and stars carved on the soundboard add to the beauty of this instrument. Key of DTuning from longest to shortest:D E F# G A B C# D E F# G A B C# D E Guitar wire can be used to replace the stringsApproximate gages are:String 1: 0.028 inches (0.711mm), Strings 2-4: 0.024 inches (0.609mm), Strings 5-7: 0.017 inches (0.432mm), Strings 8-10: 0.014 inches (0.355mm), Strings 11-13: 0.012 inches (0.305mm), Strings 14-16: 0.010 inches (0.254mm),
Harmonium, Deluxe, Natraj (Item Code: HMDC) 5 drones and 4 stops provide dozens of combinations of sounds. Fixed keyboard and integral bellows. 3 1/2 octaves. Finish color and decoration style may vary from photo. The Harmoniums are not meant to be played in concert like a mini organ. The reeds in the harmonium are tuned to sound well together, not necessarily with other instruments.This is instrument was introduced to India by the British. It has been embraced and is now a truly Indian instrument used as accompaniment in devotional songs. As such they are not in concert pitch and are not meat to be. As with many Indian instruments the key for the music is selected to best suite the vocals, or to set a mood. Traditionally, Harmoniums are usually higher pitched if compared to the Western Scale. Harmonium tuning does not reflect the Western Scale and is not meant to. DISCLAIMER: Shellac is very impressionable, no pun intended. During the long transportation from India the shellac finish becomes marred by ...
Harmonium, Deluxe, Natraj (Item Code: HMDC) 5 drones and 4 stops provide dozens of combinations of sounds. Fixed keyboard and integral bellows. 3 1/2 octaves. Finish color and decoration style may vary from photo. The Harmoniums are not meant to be played in concert like a mini organ. The reeds in the harmonium are tuned to sound well together, not necessarily with other instruments.This is instrument was introduced to India by the British. It has been embraced and is now a truly Indian instrument used as accompaniment in devotional songs. As such they are not in concert pitch and are not meat to be. As with many Indian instruments the key for the music is selected to best suite the vocals, or to set a mood. Traditionally, Harmoniums are usually higher pitched if compared to the Western Scale. Harmonium tuning does not reflect the Western Scale and is not meant to.
DISCLAIMER: Shellac is very impressionable, no pun intended. During the long transportation from India the shellac finish becomes marred by ...
Approximately 51" high. Featuring 36 DuPont hard nylon strings, a range from C two octaves below Middle C to C above High C, 31 sharpening levers, rosewood frame and a birch soundboard for exceptional sound and strength. Weighs approximately 26 pounds. Comes with a tuning tool and extra string set.
5 drones and 6 stops, play different banks of reeds. Mechanical coupler (plays 2 octaves with one stroke). Fixed keyboard, integral bellows, and dozens of sound combinations. Finish color and decoration style may vary from photo. The Harmoniums are not meant to be played in concert like a mini organ. This is instrument was introduced to India by the British. It has been embraced and is now a truly Indian instrument used as accompaniment in devotional songs. The reeds in the harmonium are tuned to sound well together, not necessarily with other instruments. As such they are not in concert pitch and are not meat to be. As with many Indian instruments the key for the music is selected to best suite the vocals, or to set a mood. Traditionally, Harmoniums are usually higher pitched if compared to the Western Scale. Harmonium tuning does not reflect the Western Scale and is not meant to. DISCLAIMER: Shellac is very impressionable, no pun intended. During the long transportation from India the shellac finish becomes ...
Drummers love this portable harp table! Why, because the three solid rosewood legs are strong enough to use as a portable drum stool. The duel compartment zippered case with shoulder straps makes it easy to transport this harp table/drum stool to your recitals or drum circles. The top has an attractive leather cover. The small amount of padding keeps your harp from slipping while you play, or makes it comfortable to sit on. The three legs are pinned in the center so they fold up tight for storage, or splay open to support the top. When set up it is 18 inches tall; the triangular top is 16 inches on a side. Item weighs only 6 lbs in the case.
