Small Ektara – Traditional Wooden One-String Instrument

One string, one steady drone – the classic sound of Indian folk and devotional singing. This Small Ektara is a traditional one-string instrument with a wooden resonator, a long wooden neck and a single string. It gives a simple, resonant drone that sits under your voice while you sing.

Why customers choose it

• Traditional build: wooden resonator and long wooden neck, made the way folk players have used it for generations.
• Easy to start: only one string – you can keep a steady drone from day one, no chords or frets to learn.
• Made for singing: the drone supports bhajans, folk songs and devotional singing without covering the voice.
• Compact size: the smaller body is easy to hold and carry to satsang, class or stage.

Who it is for

Folk singers, bhajan and kirtan groups, Baul and devotional music lovers, school cultural programmes, theatre and dance groups, and anyone who wants a traditional Indian instrument for practice or display.

Specifications

Good to know

• Tune the string to the note (Sa) you sing in, then keep a steady rhythm while you sing.
• Strings stretch when new – re-tune a few times in the first days.
• Want a bigger body? See our full-size Ektara.

FAQ

Is the ektara hard to learn?

No. It has just one string, so beginners can play a steady drone with a song very quickly.

What music is it used for?

Folk music, devotional singing, bhajans and traditional performances.