Esraj

Description of the Esraj

The Esraj has smooth stylish lines that add visual interest to this instrument.

Playing the Esraj

It is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. Your left hand notes the strings in a similar manner to playing the sitar. You press the strings between the frets. You can then slide the note up or down to achieve the portamento, or long-and-flowing-vibrations, characteristic of Indian music.