Chikara (instrument)
| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | String instrument |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | Bengal, India. |
The chikara is a bowed stringed musical instrument from Bengal, India used to play indian folk music. It is used by the tribal people of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Description
The chikara is a simple spike fiddle played,similarly to the sarangi or saringda, by sliding fingernails on the strings rather than pressing them to touch the fingerboard.[1] It has 3 strings, two horse hair and one steel,[2] in 3 courses and is tuned C, F, G.
Ambiguity
The term "chikara" is often used ambiguously to describe a variety of unrelated folk fiddles of northern india.[3]
Related Instruments
- Chikari, smaller version of chikara.
- Sarangi
References
- ^ "Indian Musical Instruments (Vaadya)". Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Indian Heritage - Music - String Instruments". Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Music of India". Retrieved 18 September 2012.