Practice

Pick an instrument. We'll meet you there.

Five real practice studios, each tuned to the physics of one instrument. Start with the quiz if you're new, or jump straight to the instrument you play.

For absolute beginners

Which instrument fits you?

A 30-second quiz for people who have never picked one up before. Five questions, one recommendation.

  1. 1.How do you picture yourself playing?

  2. 2.Which sound pulls you in?

  3. 3.Are you drawn to melody or rhythm?

  4. 4.What's your starting setup?

Answer all 4 questions to see your recommendation.

The five practice studios

All on the 22-śruti system · Free tuner, no sign-up

string plucked

Intermediate

Vīṇā

A long-necked, fretted lute with two resonant gourds — the queen of Carnatic instruments.

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string bowed

Intermediate

Vāyalin

The same instrument as a Western violin — held in the seated posture, tuned Sa-Pa-Sa-Pa.

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wind

Newbie friendlyBeginner

Veṇu

A side-blown bamboo flute with eight finger holes. The most direct melodic voice.

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membrane percussion

Newbie friendlyBeginner

Mṛdaṅgam

A barrel-shaped, two-headed drum. The heartbeat of every Carnatic concert.

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idiophone

Newbie friendlyBeginner

Ghaṭam

A clay pot, played with the fingers, palms, and fingernails.

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wind

Advanced

Nāgasvaram

A long, double-reed wind instrument — the voice of South Indian temple festivals and weddings.

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membrane percussion

Advanced

Tavil

A barrel-shaped, two-headed drum — the loud, driving percussion of the temple ensemble.

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More coming

Nāgasvaram · Tavil

Two more studios tuned to the wedding-band repertoire. On the roadmap for the next drop.

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No instrument yet?

All five studios work in your browser — tap, bow, blow, strike. You don't need to own a veena to start.

Have one already?

Plug in (or just play) — Karunattu listens through your mic and gives you cents-grade feedback in real time.

Looking for bios?

The full instrument encyclopedia — history, exponents, concert roles — lives at /instruments.