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Dilrubas

Dilrubas are a fiddle-like instrument which are played with a bow. The dilruba (also called israj or esraj) is carved from wood, has a goatskin soundboard, and has main and sympathetic strings. A bow is drawn across the strings which causes them to resonate, and the bridges are moveable to adjust the tone. The instrument has a neck similar to sitar, but smaller, with sitar frets and sympathetic strings. The bridge is seated on a skin stretched over the body of the instrument. Most dilrubas have three iron or bronze playing strings and 11 sympathetic strings. The dilruba is held vertically while sitting in a squating position, with the lower portion placed on the lap of the performer or in front of the lap, touching the ground. The top then rests against the left shoulder. The playing strings are played with a violin bow, or a sarangi bow (with convex's tension) held in the right hand.

The dilruba is found in the north of India, where it is used in religious music and light classical songs in the urban areas. Its name is translated as "robber of the heart."

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 a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings as soon as it arrives. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument.

( DLBA ) Dilruba This rosewood instrument is inlaid front and back. 43" long, it has movable frets, is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. Case is NOT included. The dilruba is a bowed instrument with steel strings. In India, it is used in classical music. There are 3 cities in which they are manufactured in three northern Indian States, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal. The locally available Toon wood is used in the manufacture of the dilruba. Made in India.

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( DLBA-M ) Dilruba, Miniature This is a miniature version of our dilruba. This rosewood instrument is inlaid front and back. 23 1/2" long, it has movable frets, is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. Case is NOT included. The dilruba is a bowed instrument with steel strings. In India, it is used in classical music. There are 3 cities in which they are manufacture in three northern Indian States, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal. The locally available Toon wood is used in the manufacture of the dilruba. Perfect for a décor item. Made in India.

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( DLBA-PS ) Dilruba, Professional Sardar with Hard Case This is a highly decorated professional dilruba with 5 main strings, 20 sympathetic strings and 19 frets. The dilruba is a bowed instrument with steel strings. In India, it is used in classical music. Includes hard case. The locally available Toon wood is used in the manufacture of the dilruba. Scale Length of 29.5 inches (749.3 mm), 40 inches long x 8 inches wide and 6 inches deep including the bridge (1016 x 203.2 x 152.4 mm). Made in India.

Only: $635.00

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( DLBA-B ) Dilruba Bone Bridge Dilruba Bone Bridge, Pre-drilled. Size will vary, natural bone expect irregularities. Approximately 2 inches long and 1.25 inches high. Made in India.

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( DLBB ) Dilruba Bow Wooden bow with synthetic strings. Made in India.

Only: $48.00

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( DLBS ) Dilruba Strings Full replacement set. Made in India. (Out of Stock)

Only: $15.90

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( VBD1 ) Introduction to Dilruba DVD Let Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish and Ashwin Batish instruct you in the basics of this wonderful instrument. This tutor is a must for any serious Dilruba student. Contents includes: Introduction & history; Bilaval scale note production; The sitar/sarangi connection explained; Sitting position demonstrated; Proper hand position; Playing technique; Bow holding technique; Dilruba bow vs cello bow; Dilruba Paraphernalia; Main string notes reproduction; Dilruba tuning; Basic exercises; Alhaiya Bilaval alaap by Pandit S. D. Batish. Program duration 62 minutes DVD. Made in USA.

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