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Harmonium, Tabla, Tanpura, Tanpuri, Santoor, Swarmandal (Harp), Bansuri, Sitar
Manish has been working personally for 25 years with makers of Indian instruments, which started when he was living in Pune and was an instrument dealer, mainly for western visitors who were interested in Indian music but didn't know where to find the best genuine makers. Having a personal relationship to the makers in India, he finds the best quality instruments of all kind from India. That is why this is a very reliable source of quality and cost.
We are not barely a 'commercial shop', we love Indian music and Indian instruments. We have professional trusted musician in India who go to the maker and test the instruments before shipped. Some instruments are in stock and some need to be specially ordered. If you're interested in acquiring an instrument, we suggest as the best course that you send us a mail explaining your interest so we can guide you personally on the best option for you : namaste@manishvyas.com
Below some of our most popular models but there are many more, as we work with different makers, different sizes, models and styles. For other instruments from India, or other models and wishes, please contact us.
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Harmonium 1 (NĀd Yoga Professional Quality Portable, ideal for BEGINNERS) -->
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Perfect accompaniment for all practitioners and students of harmonium and Vocal including classical, mantra, kirtan and other forms of music
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Rich sound supported by two sets of high quality reeds (Bass+Male)
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42 Keys, 3.5 playing octave
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4 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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5 Drone Notes
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7 Fold Bellow
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Made of Indian and Burma Teakwood
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Color - Dark Mahogany MATT FINISH
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Light Weight Portable Model, packs like a mini suitcase, Soft Bag included,
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Size - 61x37x19 cm
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Weight - 13 Kg
Harmonium 2 (NĀD YOGA COMPACT PROFESSIONAL) -->
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Perfect accompaniment for all practitioners and students of harmonium and Vocal including classical, mantra, kirtan and other forms of music
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Rich sound supported by two sets of superior quality reeds (Bass+Male)
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32 Keys, 2.5 playing octave
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3 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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3 Drone Notes
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7 Fold Bellow
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Made of indian and Burma Teakwood
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Color - CHERRY FINISH Matt
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Light Weight Portable Model, packs like a mini suitcase, Soft Bag included
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Size - 49x37x18 cm
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Weight - 11 Kg
Harmonium 3 (NĀD YOGA COMPACT PROFESSIONAL) -->
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Perfect accompaniment for all practitioners and students of harmonium and Vocal including classical, mantra, kirtan and other forms of music
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Rich sound supported by two sets of superior quality reeds (Bass+Male)
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32 Keys, 2.5 playing octave
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3 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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3 Drone Notes
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7 Fold Bellow
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Made of indian and Burma Teakwood
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Color - NATURAL WOOD Matt
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Light Weight Portable Model, packs like a mini suitcase, Soft Bag included
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Size - 49x37x18 cm
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Weight - 11 Kg
Harmonium 4 (Nãd Yoga, 5 Scale Changer, ultra light weight model for Professional Female Singers) -->
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Mini Scale Changer with facility of 5 different Pitches
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Perfect for travelling musicians, Can be taken as a Hand Baggage
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Rich sound supported by two sets of high quality reeds (Male+Female)
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32 Keys
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Coupler System for richer sound
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3 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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3 Drone Notes
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7 Fold Bellow
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Made of indian and Burma Teakwood
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Color - Glossy Mahogany
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Light Weight Portable Model, packs like a carry on bag, Soft Bag included
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Size - 53x35x20 cm
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Weight - 13 Kg
Harmonium 5 (NĀD YOGA COMPACT PROFESSIONAL) -->
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Perfect accompaniment for all practitioners and students of harmonium and Vocal including classical, mantra, kirtan and other forms of music
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Rich sound supported by two sets of superior quality reeds (Bass+Male)
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32 Keys, 2.5 playing octave
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4 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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5 Drone Notes
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7 Fold Bellow
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Made of indian and Burma Teakwood
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Color - Mahogany Glossy
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Light Weight Portable Model, packs like a mini suitcase, Soft Bag included
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Size - 49x37x18 cm
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Weight - 11 Kg
Harmonium 6 (NĀD YOGA 9 Scale Changer, for Professional Singers & ADVANCED students) -->
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9 Scale Changer , 37 keys
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3 Sets of Reeds bass, male, female
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coupler system for richer sound
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3 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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4 Drone Notes
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7 Fold Bellow
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Made of indian and Burma Teakwood
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Color - Glossy Mahogany and others
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carry on bag, Soft Bag included
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Size - 61x37x19 cm
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Weight - about 15 Kg
Harmonium 7 Standing Pedal Harmonium -->
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A unique harmonium for players who like to play with both the hands
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MORE SUITABLE FOR EUROPEAN MUSIC, EPSECIALLY FOLK MUSIC
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TOTALLY PORTABLE, CAN FOLD INSIDE A BOX FOR TRAVEL PURPOSE
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3 SETS OF REEDS / BASS, MALE, FEMALE, 44 KEYS
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6 Stops for playing different or combined reeds
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6 Drone Notes
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TWO FOOT PEDALS FOR AIR PUMPING
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DIMENSION 76X38X38 CM
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Weight - about 45 Kg
Shruti Box -->
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13 tone chromatic scale board
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Range from C4
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Made of teak wood - 41x31x7 cm, Weight - 3.6 Kg
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Soft Carry Case
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Made in Kolkata, India
Harmonium is played using melodies, based on Indian ragas. If anyone gives you chords to learn Harmonium, you will be learning wrong and thus playing wrong.
THERE IS NO WESTERN STYLE OR INDIAN STYLE OF LEARNING HARMONIUM. There is just the right way, If we play music from India, because Harmonium is an instrument from India.
Swarmandal
The swarmandal is a harp-like instrument that is most commonly used as an accompaniment to Hindustani vocal music. The name originates from ‘swara’ (note) and mandal (group), an indicator of the large number of notes it can produce. It is also known popularly as surmandal.
The swarmandal is used by some gharanas or schools of Hindustani music. It is tuned to the individual raga being sung and strummed by hand. It is played almost exclusively by the lead vocalist to create an inspiring sound space during breathing or other breaks.
A particular playing technique or posture is not required, the player simply moves his/her fingers gently across the strings. This makes the swarmandal a great instrument for the accompaniment of story telling and meditations and for use in many forms of meditative, improvisational music and therapeutic practice.
Our swarmandal under the Brand Paloma has an excellent professional quality of sound and workmanship. It has a range of up to five octaves.
Features:
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Body made from Seasoned Beechwood & veneered plywood
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36 strings (12 wound bass strings 1.75 to 1.20 mm in diameter and 24 steel strings 0.55 to 0.30 mm in diameter)
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Tonal range max – D2 – D6 (5 octaves)
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Protection panel above the string holding pins
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All strings with fine tuners
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Matt brushed silver-colored fender under the fine tuners
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Steel tuning pins
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Nylon Semi Hard Case with Tuning Key
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Colour : Dark Reddish Brown
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Tuning – Chromatic
Tanpura
The tanpura (or tanpuri) is a long-necked plucked string instrument found in various forms in Indian music; it does not play melody but rather supports and sustains the melody of another instrument or singer by providing a continuous harmonic bourdon or drone. The repeated cycle of plucking all strings creates the sonic canvass on which the melody of the raga is drawn. The combined sound of all strings is very rich in harmonics that will enhance the resonance of the tones sung or played to the accompaniment of a fine tanpura.
The name tanapura is derived from tana, referring to a musical phrase, and pura, which means “full” or “complete”. Hindustani musicians favour the term ‘tanpura’ whereas Carnatic musicians say ‘tambura’; ‘tanpuri’ is a smaller variant used for accompanying instrumental soloists.
There are 3 different most popular styles of tanpura:
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pumpkin big tanpura
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pumpkin tanpuri
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no-pumpkin tanpuri
Tanpuras are good instruments for students of singing, as except for the tuning, it does not require special training to play.
We offer Tanpuras and Tanpuris from the best makers in India. Pictures are provided as reference, as each piece is unique in style and design, therefore the instruments differ each time a new one is made. Upon your inquiry we can tell you what is available and send you the pictures.
Tabla
HIGH QUALITY TABLA SETS AND INDIVIDUAL DRUMS, made in India.
A Tabla is a pair of twin hand drums from India. Since the 18th century, tabla has been the principal percussion instrument in our music, where it may be played solo, as accompaniment with other instrument and vocals, and as a part of larger ensembles.
The two drums are played while sitting on the floor. The larger drum, called Bayan, was originally made from clay, but is now constructed of metal (bras, steel, or copper). The Bayan is considered the bass drum of the set. The right-hand drum is called the Dahina, and is made of a seasoned hard wood and hollowed out like the Bayan.
DIFFERENT VARIETIES ARE AVAILABLE ACCORDING TO THE QUALITY, MAKER AND THE REQUIREMENT OF THE STUDENT/PLAYER
For more information about the instrument or lessons, you can visit our Tabla section.
Personalized guidance / advance can be given to anyone interested in acquiring this instrumen, also available by zoom or skype.
Price range: CHF (Swiss Francs) 550.- TO 1,000.- / SET
Being a player of an Indian musical instrument is more than performing. Your instruments should become an extension of your physical body. You need to know it inside out. Experimenting your instrument starts with the basics like understanding the model, how it was made, its history, how it is played in India, how it should be treated and maintained.
That's why is good to you know at least some of these basics, and we can help you with this, so you can make a good decision. There are various points that need to be considered before your purchase... don't just jump into a website and make the mistake to put an instrument that looks ok and has a low price, without consulting someone who knows deeper about the instrument requirements. It is important that the seller knows Indian instruments, Indian music, Indian traditions in music learning... and in this way, can guide you in the right direction, not just commercially.
POLICY OF INSTRUMENTS SALE
DELIVERY:
Delivery within Switzerland: A rate according to the Swiss Post rates for postage and packaging will be charged per order. The consignments are posted by B-Mail. The postage and packaging costs are confirmed with the buyer before shipping.
Delivery abroad: Postage and packaging costs are calculated according to expenditure (according to current postal tariffs). Any customs duties and fees shall be borne by the buyer and is NOT included in the sales price. We are not responsible for any Custom's procedure in the destination country.
The shipping provider (e.g. post office/freight forwarder) is liable for damaged shipments. We suggest to include an insurance with the delivery option.
Self pick-up: When purchasing the buyer can pick it up in Gossau, St. Gallen, Switzerland. In this case, payment is made directly on site at the time of collection, either in cash or transfer.
PAYMENT:
In advance by bank transfer / twint, or cash at pick up. The buyer bares any bank expenses 100%.
RIGHT OF RETURN / COMPLAIN
The buyer has the right to return the purchased item/s within 8 days since the receival of goods (or date of invoice). For returns and exchanges, the items must be returned in their original packaging, undamaged and hygienically perfect condition, otherwise the right to exchange or return will be forfeited. Shipping costs are at the expense of the buyer. By accepting the terms and conditions, you also automatically accept our return policy. Excluded from the right of return/exchange are all orders custom-made for the customer, as well as the sale of used-instruments.
We guarantees quality products. Minor tolerances in terms of shape, color and design are reserved, as many products are unique and/or handmade. If you still think you have received a faulty item, please complain about them within 8 days.
Indian instruments are handcrafted and made with wood and other materials from India, therefore they are sensitive instruments and have to be handled with care, also regarding the temperatures to which they are exposed, as India is a hot country and woods respond to that. Also, it is in the nature of Indian instruments, that they will require maintenance and service by a professional, sometimes needing tuning, repair or change of minor parts for the instrument to be kept in perfect conditions. For this reason, we are not liable for any damage caused by handling of the products by the buyer, or by not keeping the necessary maintenance.