Additional
Information: The veena is a stringed instrument with a large hollowed out body and a gourd positioned under the neck. There are several varieties, including the Mahanataka veena, Saraswati veena, Rudra veena, and Vichitra veena. The latter is played with a slide.
MusicalNirvana: Veena MusicalNirvana: Veena: Photograph, description, audio sample, articles, and links to musicians. (Veena) http://www.musicalnirvana.com/instruments/veena.html
Veena Vadana: A Yoga for Salvation Veena Vadana: A Yoga for Salvation: Article on the history and divine nature of the instrument. (Veena) http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Choir/5684/veena.htm
Carnatic Music Instrument: Veena Carnatic Music Instrument: Veena: Description, photograph, and music samples by Sujana Vadlamani. (Veena) http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sarma/veena.html
SAWF: The Saraswati Veena SAWF: The Saraswati Veena: Description, photographs, styles, audio discussion with Sreevidhya Chandramouli, photo essays of performances and fingering techniques, and audio samples. (Veena) http://www.sawf.org/music/interviews/veena/veena.asp?pn=Music
RagaNet: Vichitra Veena RagaNet: Vichitra Veena: Short article, with photograph, by Ashwin Batish. (Veena) http://www.raganet.com/RagaNet/Issues/6/vichitra_veena.html
Additional
Information: The veena is a stringed instrument with a large hollowed out body and a gourd positioned under the neck. There are several varieties, including the Mahanataka veena, Saraswati veena, Rudra veena, and Vichitra veena. The latter is played with a slide.
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