Ektara is the most ancient form of string instrument found in the Eastern parts of India. The playing style of this instrument is a simultaneous pluck and gong, matching the rhythm of the music. Also, the ektara is used for Sufi chanting as well as by the Bauls of Bengal . The strings of the ektara give a range of tones by applying pressure at various points along the neck. This is a musical instrument that does not have marking for notes. and is played by assumption. The various sizes are a soprano ektara, tenor ektara, or bass ektara. The bass ektara, sometimes called a dotara often has two strings.
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