Indian Instruments

Sacred String

Veena — Saraswati's Instrument

The veena is one of India's oldest and most sacred string instruments, associated with Goddess Saraswati — the deity of music, arts, and knowledge. Its resonant, meditative tones are central to Carnatic classical music.

Music Cabin stocks all major regional schools of veena craftsmanship. Each instrument is carefully selected for tonal quality and structural integrity.

Veena Schools & Types

ThanjavurNoozviduBobbiliMysore

Accessories Available

StringsBirada/KuteeStandThumbaMijiraps

Hindustani Strings

Sitar — Voice of the North

The sitar is the iconic long-necked plucked instrument of Hindustani classical music, made legendary globally by Pandit Ravi Shankar. Its 23 strings and moveable frets create the distinctive meend (slide) and layakari (rhythmic patterns) that define North Indian classical performance.

Sitar Origins

MirajKolkata

Accessories

StringsBirada/KuteeStandMijiraps

Rhythm & Melody

Tabla & Harmonium

🥁 Tabla

The tabla is the rhythmic soul of Hindustani music — a pair of hand drums (dayan and bayan) capable of extraordinary tonal range and rhythmic complexity. Available in all sizes for all skill levels.

All SizesHammerRing SetBagPudiGattesStand

🪗 Harmonium

The harmonium is the essential accompanying instrument of Indian classical, devotional (bhajan), and semi-classical music. Bellows-driven reed organ with a warm, sustaining tone beloved across North and South India.

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Percussion

Mridangam, Dholak & More

Mridangam / Khol

The double-headed barrel drum of Carnatic music — the mridangam anchors South Indian classical performances. Available with bag, design cloth, and pudi accessories.

Dholak & Naal

The dholak is the quintessential folk and Bollywood percussion instrument — played with hands for weddings, celebrations, and devotional music across India.

Banjo (Indian)

The Indian banjo — a fretted string instrument popular in North Indian light classical and folk music, distinct from its Western counterpart.

Bowed Strings

Violin — South & North Indian Classical

The violin holds a place of distinction in both Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. Music Cabin stocks German, Yamaha, Kaps, Czechoslovakia, Slovakia and Granada violins in all grades — from student instruments to concert-quality pieces.

In Carnatic music, the violin is the primary melodic accompaniment instrument. In Hindustani, it is used both as a solo instrument and for light classical performance.

Carnatic & Western Violins

German, Yamaha, Kaps — all grades from student to concert. Perfect for Carnatic classical and Western traditions.

Violin with Bow & Accessories

Complete violin setup — violin, bow, rosin, case, chin rest, shoulder rest, and all string brands. Everything a violinist needs.

Drone & Strings

Tanpura, Santoor & Sarod

Tanpura / Tambura

The four-string drone instrument — the foundation of every Indian classical raga. Both acoustic and electronic tanpuras available.

Santoor

The hammered dulcimer of Kashmir — 100 strings played with light wooden mallets, producing a shimmering celestial sound unique in Indian classical music.

Sarod

The fretless Hindustani lute with deep resonant bass — associated with masters like Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Expressive, soulful, and powerfully melodic.

Folk & Light Classical

Banjo & Bull Tarang

The Indian Banjo is a fretted string instrument widely used in North Indian light classical, folk, and film music — distinct from its Western counterpart, with a characteristic bright, plucky tone.

The Bull Tarang (Bulbul Tarang) is a lap steel keyboard-string hybrid — played with a pick while pressing key buttons, producing continuous melodic glides unique to Indian folk and popular music.

Rhythm & Folk Percussion

Thaalam, Kanjira & More

Thalam (Talam Pair)

Bronze finger cymbals — the rhythmic heartbeat of Carnatic devotional music and Bharatanatyam dance.

Kanjira

A small single-headed frame drum used in Carnatic music ensembles — played with extraordinary speed and tonal variety.

Morsing (Jaw Harp)

A small metallic plucked instrument held between teeth — the distinctive percussive-melodic instrument of South Indian classical music.

Ghungroo

Ankle bells worn by Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and folk dancers. Available in all sizes and string lengths.

Khartal

Wooden clappers used in Rajasthani folk music and devotional bhajans — pairs of teak wood with a sharp, resonant clap.

Daff / Duff

Large frame drum used in Sufi qawwali and North Indian devotional music — deep bass tone with jingling rims.

Dappu

The traditional drum of Telangana — central to folk celebrations, Bonalu, and Bathukamma festivals. Iconic to Telugu culture.

Cabasa / Kabbas

Percussion shaker with coconut or steel head — used in both Indian classical ensembles and world music fusion. Available in both varieties.

Complete Collection

All Indian Instruments

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Dilruba, Sarangi & Esraj

Bowed Indian string instruments — the dilruba and esraj combine the sitar's sympathetic strings with a bowed playing technique for a rich, layered tone.

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Swarmandal & Others

Swarmandal (Indian harp zither), khartal, ghungroo, daff/dappu, thalam pairs — the full spectrum of Indian classical and devotional percussion.

Electronic Instruments

Electronic Tanpura & Tabla

Supreme

Raagini Series

Swaraagini, Mrudanga Taalam, Electronic Tabla — trusted electronic instruments for riyaz (practice) and teaching.

SwaraaginiMrudanga TaalamElectronic Tabla

Radel Series

Maestro DX, Magic Plus, Micro V6, Milan+, Taalmaala Digi 108/60, Sunandamaala, Ranjani Plus+5, Miraj Plus, Taala Meter — the most advanced range of electronic Indian instruments.

Maestro DXMagic PlusRanjani PlusTaalmaala

Supreme Series

Supreme brand electronic tambura, mridangam, and tabla — affordable quality for students and teachers.

TamburaMrudangamTabla