Tambura Monochord

An octave monochord extended by a tambura

The double-sided - 2 in 1

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Technical data:

• Wood: frame - cherry, soundboard - ash
• Strung on both sides
• Monochord with 30 bass strings in D and 20 bare overtone strings in D as well as a 4-string tambura in D, D, D, B
• Size: 129 x 30 x 11 cm
• Accessories: Incl. feet, u-stand, tuning key, tuner, spare strings
• Biologically treated with hard wax oil
• Made in Germany
• Matching bag and mallets are available separately

This marvellous octave monochord is extended by a tambura. On one side there are 30 bass strings, on the other side 20 blank overtone strings and 4 tambura strings (D, d, d, a). The tuning of the monochord and tambura is fixed at D, although this instrument can of course also be tuned down to the Vedic C#.

The tambura strings are plucked, which increases the fullness, reverberation and buzz of the tambura. By pushing the jiva (threads) underneath, the strings begin to buzz - the tambura comes to life. It is the traditional accompanying instrument in classical Indian orchestras, which forms the basis for virtuosos with its fifths tuning. With the tambura monochord, the spherical, meditative monochord overtone sound can be complemented with the delicate buzzing sound, adding a typically Indian nuance.

Information on product safety:

Product: Tambura Monochord
Manufacturer: feeltone - Ingo Böhme, Am Sonnenacker 2, 17440 Lassan
Email: shop@feeltone.com
Publication: before December 2024

Hazard warning:
The strings can break if they are overstretched and there is a risk of injury from the loose ends.