Shruti Box Musical Instrument
The shruti box is a very simple drone instrument. It is often used to escort Indian wind instruments particularly flute. One side of this instrument has the bellows. By pumping this with one of your hands, air flows into the reeds housed on the opposite side. Each hole where the brass reed is placed has a movable plug. By rotating these one can open and close the air flow. Hence, opening the flow will make the reed sing and closing it will mute the sound. The shruti box probably originated from the harmonium.
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Shruti Box with top controls has 12 reeds which are divided by 4 tone groups (3 variations each). Measurements - 14 inches Length x 9 inches Width x 4 inches Depth. Available as Male or Female. The male shruti has a deeper sound than the female. Made in India. |
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Shruti Box with side controls has 12 reeds with 12 side mounted controls. Measurements - 14 inches Length x 9 inches Width x 4 inches Depth. Available as Male or Female. The male shruti has a deeper sound than the female. Made in India. |
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Shruti Box has a grip and metal feet for simple assignment during play. Shruti Box also comes with a soft zippered case for storage and transport. Measurements - 16 inches Length x 12 inches Width x 2.75 inches Depth. Available as Male or Female. The male shruti has a deeper sound than the female. Made in India. |
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