| Abstrakt: |
The drone instrument called the Tambura is used in essentially all the classical music concerts in both North and South India. The Tambura has four strings tuned to the notes PSSS, corresponding to G1CCC1 of the western system. The length of the Tambura of standard size is usually between 140 and 160 cm. The resonator is of semiglobular shape. The top plank of the resonator is slightly convex and has small holes forming two circles on either side of the bridge. Traditionally Jackwood and Gourds are used for the manufacture of South and North Indian Tamburas, respectively. Under certain conditions, it is found necessary to utilize a suitable substitute wood, such as Silver Oak. Holographic interferometry has been used to examine the modes of vibration of the Tambura's resonator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
