Veena

Question 1

Type of Instrument

Answer 1

Tata Vadya

Question 2

Is it important

Answer 2

It is the most important indian Instrument

Question 3

History

Answer 3

Saraswati plays it, so originated in heaven, Narada Muni brought it to earth

Question 4

How many strings, frets, and octaves?

Answer 4

7 strings, 24 frets, 3 1/2 octaves

Question 5

Who perfected the Veena?

Answer 5

Govinda Diksitar, ruler of Tanjore in 17th century

Question 6

How many pieces of wood is Veena made with?

Answer 6

usually 2 (stem and head) but some are with 1 (ekadaandi)

Question 7

What are the strings

Answer 7

There are 4 main and 3 side strings (side for drone and tala)

Question 8

String 1

Answer 8

Sarani
Madhya S
31 steel

Question 9

String 2

Answer 9

Panchamam
Mandra P
29 steel

Question 10

String 3

Answer 10

Mandaram
Mandra S
26 brass

Question 11

String 4

Answer 11

Anumandram
Anumadhra P
24 brass

Question 12

String 5

Answer 12

Pakka sarani
Madhya S
32 steel

Question 13

String 6

Answer 13

Pakka panchamam
Madhyastayi P
34 steel

Question 14

String 7

Answer 14

Heccu Sarani
Tarasthayi S
36 steel

Question 15

Where are they produced?

Answer 15

Tanjavur
Mysore
Bobbili
Nujividu
Trivendrum