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Vichitra Vina
The Vichitra Vina (“the odd stringed
instrument”) is a very rare instrument that combined elements of the ancient
and the modern. It is similar to the rudra vina that has two large gourds at both ends of the
instrument. It is connected by a wood where there strings, the bridge, and the
playing action take place. It is similar to the sitar in that it has main
strings, drone strings, sympathetic strings with bone bridges. However, the
unique thing about this instrument is that it’s played by a glass ball that
slides up and down. The other hand plucks the string. Due to its size, cost of
manufacturing, and the difficulty in playing, it is very rare to find this
instrument.
UPDATED: March 12, 2012