Dilruba

The Dilruba is a traditional stringed instrument that originated in North India. Dilruba has a wooden body with a hollow sound chamber, similar to a sitar. It has a long neck, frets, and a sound box covered with a tightly stretched goatskin membrane. The instrument features sympathetic strings that run beneath the main playing strings. It has a bow made of horsehair, which is used to produce sound by drawing it across the strings. The dilruba produces a melodic and expressive sound. Its tone is warm, resonant, and has a similar quality to the human voice. The sympathetic strings, which vibrate sympathetically with the main strings, add depth and richness to the overall sound.