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BURRAKATHA TAMBURA
Type: TAT VADYA
Burrakatha Tambura is a stringed instrument made of wood, steel and brass. This instrument is beautifully decorated with inlay work and is found in Andhra Pradesh. Mostly used in traditional form - ‘Burrakatha’ along with a traditional drum called ‘Burrakatha Dakki’.
BURRAKATHA TAMBURA in Andhra Pradesh
Material: Wood, Steel, Brass
Rounded belly, long neck, curved peg holder, all made of wood. Four strings - three of steel and one of brass. Main and secondary bridges. Decorated with inlay work. Struck with inward and outward movement of fingers. Used in traditional form - ‘Burrakatha’ along with a traditional drum called ‘Burrakatha Dakki’.
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