Gopichand Small – Traditional Wooden Folk Instrument

The real folk twang of Rajasthan and Bengal, in a simple wooden instrument. This small Gopichand is a traditional Indian folk instrument with a wooden body and resonator and a simple one-string design. It gives the distinctive folk sound heard with village songs, Baul music and devotional singing.

Why customers choose it

• Traditional wooden build: wooden body and resonator, made in the classic folk style.
• Simple to play: one string – pluck it and press the neck to bend the pitch for the typical gopichand twang.
• Distinctive sound: a folk tone no modern instrument copies, great with singing and folk rhythms.
• Compact: smaller and easy to handle – good for children and travel.

Who it is for

Folk singers and folk dance groups, Baul and devotional music lovers, school and college cultural programmes, theatre groups and collectors of traditional Indian instruments.

Specifications

Good to know

• Also called gopiyantra or ektara in some regions.
• Re-tune the string a few times when new, as it settles.
• Need a bigger, louder body? See our full-size Gopichand.

FAQ

How is the gopichand played?

Pluck the single string with one hand and squeeze the neck with the other to change the pitch.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. With one string it is one of the easiest folk instruments to start on.