Indian musical instruments

Classical instruments are those native to India and used in classical music.

classical instruments originate from India and are used in classical Indian music, Carnatic or Hindustani[?]:

• Santoor[?]
• Sarod[?]
• Sitar
• Tabla[?]
• Vina[?]
• Mrudangam[?]

The violin is a popular western instrument used widely in Indian classical music, specifically Carnatic music. The harmonium[?] is originally a western instrument, but is now more popular in India than in other countries.

There are numerous native musical instruments used in folk music.

(to classify: shenai, flute...)

See also Music of India.

External links

• Indian musical instruments web site (http://www.indianmusicals.com/)