Sarod

Sarod is an instrument which is derived from the rabab. It is not an ancient instrument, probably no more than 150 to 200 years old. It is essentially a bass rabab. It has a metal fingerboard with no frets. The bridge rests on a taut membrane which covers the resonator. The sarod has numerous strings, some of which are drone, some are played, and some are sympathetic. It is played with a pick made of coconut shell. The most notable artists who have excelled at this instrument are Amjad Ali Khan and Ali Akbar Khan. Measures 7.5" width by 5.5" height.