ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT

A wonderful harmonic foundation in the form of a Shruti Box from the Indian subcontinent, suitable for singing and other instruments.

The Shruti Box is essentially a small wooden box with metal plates and reeds that produce a tone. Air is pumped into the instrument manually using a bellows, which allows the sound to resonate and sustain. Traditionally, the Shruti Box is used in Indian classical music and meditation, but in modern times it has expanded into various musical genres and experimental music. It is also a popular instrument for accompaniment while chanting mantras and doing yoga.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

• Width: 41 cm
• Height: 31 cm
• Depth: 7 cm
• Tuning: 2 octaves/rows (G2 - G3 / G3 - G4)
• Number of reeds: 26
• Material: teak wood
• Weight: 4.5 kg

INTERESTING FACTS

The Shruti Box has a rich history closely tied to traditional Indian music, especially vocal styles and meditative practices. Although its exact origin is not fully documented, the instrument gained popularity in India as a simple way to create harmonic accompaniment. In the past, the Shruti Box was often used to accompany classical vocals, particularly during performances of Indian ragas, where singers needed stable tonal support to maintain tuning and intonation.

Before the advent of the Shruti Box, similar harmonic accompaniments were created using larger instruments, such as Indian organs (harmonium). However, the Shruti Box proved to be a more practical and compact instrument that is easy to carry and operate. Thanks to its simplicity, it has become popular among singers and yoga instructors who use it while chanting mantras or during meditation sessions.

In modern times, the Shruti Box has also found its way outside traditional Indian music. It is used by musicians and artists from various genres, including world music, folk, ambient, and experimental music. Its hypnotic and soothing sound attracts attention not only for meditation, but also for the creation of atmospheric musical works.