Gopichand World Musical Instruments The gopichand, also, known as gopiyantra or khamak, is a very popular folk instrument of Bengal. The sound of the gopichand is most distinctive. The two legs of the bamboo are squeezed together by the left hand while the right hand plucks the string, producing a peculiar bending of the pitch. The gopichand is typically a rhythmic instrument rather than a melodic instrument.

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The gopichand, also, known as gopiyantra or khamak, is a very popular folk instrument of Bengal. The sound of the gopichand is most distinctive. The two legs of the bamboo are squeezed together by the left hand while the right hand plucks the string, producing a peculiar bending of the pitch. The gopichand is typically a rhythmic instrument rather than a melodic instrument.


	Gopichand, Soprano Soprano Gopichand is approximately 24 inches x 5 inches. Smallest of the Gopichands, with the highest pitch. This one stringed instrument provides a range of sounds, in one long slur, by applying pressure to the side struts. Made in India. Price: $19.90 Quantity:


	Gopichand Alto Hand Painted Gopichand, alto, hand painted is used primarily as a folk instrument in the Bangal region of India. Made of split bamboo and wood, tension on the string is changed by bending the bamboo rods, producing the characteristic "boing" sound of this simple instrument. Design varies. Price: $36.00 Quantity:


	Gopichand, Tenor Tenor gopichand pproximately 25 inches x 4 1/2 inches. This one stringed instrument provides a range of sounds, in one long slur, by applying pressure to the side struts. Price: $22.00 Quantity:


	Gopichand Tenor Hand Painted Gopichand, tenor, hand painted is used primarily as a folk instrument in the Bangal region of India. Made of split bamboo and wood, tension on the string is changed by bending the bamboo rods, producing the characteristic "boing" sound of this simple instrument. 25" high x 4 1/2" wide. Design varies. Price: $41.00 Quantity:


	Gopichand, Bass The Bass Gopichand is approximately 30 inches x 6 inches. This one stringed instrument provides a range of deep sounds, in one long slur, by applying pressure to the side struts. Made in India. Price: $27.00 Quantity:

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