Saraswati Veena

About the Sound and Character

The Saraswati Veena sounds noble, deep, and ceremonial. Its tone is distinguished by a rich sustain and a special regal lyrical quality. It is capable of conveying the slightest microtonal nuances of ragas, creating a sense of sacred space.

Structure and Features

The instrument is made from jackfruit wood. It consists of a large resonant drum, a long neck with frets fixed by a special wax-metal alloy, and a second hollow resonator at the end, intricately carved from wood.

Genres

• South Indian classical music (Carnatic tradition)
• Spiritual and temple music of southern India