The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c11.184

c11.184

The nut is deeper than in the vina, the strings passing through holes instead of slits. In many tamburis there is a contrivance called tekkah, resembling in action the capo-tasto of a guitar, sliding on the finger-board, and by means of it the pitch of the instrument can be immediately altered to any degree required by the performer.