Rare Gopichand One String Percussion Instrument! India Start Price USD 24.99 Current Price USD 24.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Murphy, North Carolina See more about 'Rare Gopichand One String Percussion Instrument! India ' Description Buy this beautiful Gopichand from India right now for only $24.99! I have used Gopichands on stage for many years and am happy to present to you a rare and wonderful sound that will certainly enhance your performance. This auction is for a brand new Gopichand (also known as Gopiyantra and Khamak) from India. The Gopichand is a very popular folk instrument from Bengal. It is an instrument that is much used by the wandering minstrels known as the Baul. It consists of a length of bamboo that is split through most of the length.  The two ends are pried apart and attached to a resonator.  This resonator is a hollowed out cylindrical section of wood.  The open end of the resonator is covered with taught skin and a string penetrates the center. This string then passes through the hollow of the resonator and attaches to a tuning peg located in the bamboo. The sound of the gopichand is most distinctive.  There is a peculiar bending of the pitch as the two legs of the bamboo are squeezed together by the left hand while the right hand plucks the string.  This is a rhythmic instrument rather than a melodic instrument and it is used to accompany instruments such as kartal, dotar, or khol. This Gopichand is beautifully decorated and measures about 18.5 inches tall. This Gopichand will make an excellent addition to you musical collection!   User:jaytuck_nw( 1 )  Date:Dec-07-07 11:44:33 PST Praise: gopichand's fantastic, it was a gift for my boyfriend and he won't put it down!!   User:k-meson( 197)  Date:Feb-14-08 12:45:31 PST Praise: A very cool item I'd never seen aywhere else.   User:carybeat( 427)  Date:Apr-27-08 07:42:04 PDT Praise: lovely instrument- packed well - many thanks!   User:chastnuts( 4 )  Date:May-01-08 12:52:53 PDT Praise: Fun instrument- really cool sound, and neat designs as well. Thanks!   User:carrottopstudio( 314)  Date:Aug-11-08 05:05:58 PDT Praise: Item exactly as described, shipped quickly, thank you! Nice communication. Check out my other items and save on shipping!!! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!   Place a Bid!