Introduction

Indian musical instruments can be broadly classified into three categories, namely classical, western and folk. See Carnatic music and Hindustani music.

Classification

The instruments are further sub-classified into the type based on the science behind the same.

Wind instruments

• Bansuri
• Nadaswaram
• Pungi
• Shehnai

Percussion

• Chenda
• Dhol
• Dholak
• Ghatam
• Idakka
• Mridangam
• Tabla
• Thavil

String instruments

• Ektara
• Tanpura
• Sarangi
• Santoor
• Sarod
• Sitar
• Veena
• Rudra Veena

Others

• The Violin is a popular western instrument used widely in Indian classical music, specifically Carnatic music.
• The Harmonium is originally a western instrument, but is now more popular in India than in other countries.

There are numerous native musical instruments used in folk music.

See also Music of India.

External links

• Indian musical instruments
• Indian musical instruments web site

• North Indian musical instruments