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Shruti Boxes

Shruti boxes are a very simple drone instrument. They are often used to accompany Indian wind instruments, especially the flute. One side of the shruti box houses a bellows, and by pumping it with one of your hands, air flows into the reeds housed on the opposite side. Each hole where the brass reed is placed has a movable plug. By rotating these you can open and close the air flow. Opening the flow will make the reed sing and closing it will mute the sound. The shruti box probably originated from the harmonium. The advantage over the harmonium is that it's small and thus much lighter. In addition, the drone notes are fixed and so less prone to mistakes, especially by untrained players. Finally, a shruti box costs less, is easy to transport, and is easily tuneable.

The possible combinations or reeds of can produce hundreds of sounds. The male shruti has a deeper sound than the female. To play, open one or more reeds by pushing the toggle to the side, unlatch the integral bellows and unlatch the reeded side. It is essential that at least one reed be open when you pump the bellows.

( ELSH ) Electronic Shruti Box Produces hundreds of sounds replicating shruti boxes. Storage case included, A/C adapter required. Has an internal speaker, does not has a speaker port. Configurations may vary from picture. Manufactured in the central coastal State of Maharashtra. Made in India.

Only: $146.00

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( SHRSF ) Shruti Box, Side Controls, Female 12 reeds with 12 side mounted controls. The combinations of which produce hundreds of sounds. Integral bellows. Style may vary from photo. Approximate measurements: 14" L x 9" W x 4" D. Made in India.

Only: $180.00

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( SHRSFS ) Shruti Box, Side Controls, Female Sardar Monoj Kumar Sardar & Bros. brand shurti box. 13 reeds, 4C-5C, with 13 imitation ivory side mounted controls. Blemishes in the finish occur during the two month journey from the manufacture to the US. They are unavoidable and do not affect the sound or playability. Approximate measurements: 16" L x 12" W x 2.75" D. Made in India.

Only: $310.00

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( SHRSM ) Shruti Box, Side Controls, Male 12 reeds with 12 side mounted controls. The combinations of which produce hundreds of sounds. Integral bellows. Style may vary from photo. Approximate measurements: 14" L x 9" W x 4" D. Made in India.

Only: $180.00

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( SHRSMS ) Shruti Box, Side Controls, Male, Sardar Monoj Kumar Sardar and Bros. brand shurti box. 13 reeds with 13 imitation ivory side mounted controls. Blemishes in the finish occur during the two month journey from the manufacture to the US. They are unavoidable and do not affect the sound or playability. Color may vary from photo. Approximate measurements: 16" L x 12" W x 2.75" D. Made in India.

Only: $310.00

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( SHRTF ) Shruti Box, Top Controls, Female 12 reeds are divided by 4 tone groups (3 variations each). Each top dial allows the opening of 0-1 reed at a time so you can play combinations of reeds but only up to 4 reeds at a time. Integral bellows. Style may vary from photo. Measurements: 14" L x 9" W x 4" D. Made in India.

Only: $180.00

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( SHRTM ) Shruti Box, Top Controls, Male 12 reeds are divided by 4 tone groups (3 variations each). Each top dial allows the opening of 0-1 reed at a time so you can play combinations of reeds but only up to 4 reeds at a time. Integral bellows. Style may vary from photo. Measurements: 14" L x 9" W x 4" D. Made in India.

Only: $180.00

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