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Guides for players and buyers.

Plain advice from a shop that has served Chennai's musicians since 1965.

How to choose a mridangam

What to check before buying a mridangam in Chennai: shruti (pitch), size, build, the tuning paste and care. Advice from Saraswathi Musicals, Park Town.

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Thavil and mridangam: what is the difference?

The thavil and the mridangam are both South Indian drums, but they are played, tuned and heard very differently. A clear comparison from Saraswathi Musicals, Chennai.

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What is shruti, and how to choose the right pitch

Shruti is the base pitch of a performance. Learn how it affects your choice of tanpura, shruti box and mridangam. Advice from Saraswathi Musicals, Chennai.

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Caring for your instrument in Chennai's heat and humidity

Practical tips to protect veenas, violins, drums and wooden instruments from Chennai's humidity and heat, and when to bring an instrument in for servicing.

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Looking for the six-question checklist? Read the first-instrument buying guide.

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