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Gottuvadyam
According to ancient classification of Indian string instruments,
Gottuvadyam is also one type of veena. Though both of them have
resemblance, Gottuvadyam (Chitra veena) is unfretted, where
as Veena is fretted. Veena has got only seven strings, where as
Gottuvadyam has nine main strings and twelve sympathetic strings. It
is more difficult to gain mastery over this instrument, yet capable
of bringing out finer nuances if played with expertise. A very few
musicians are gifted to handle this rare instrument with ease.
Shri Durgaprasad is one among them. He is not only
traditional but also very innovative. After many years of extensive
research made several changes in the design of the instrument in
order to improvise its tonal quality and versatility, from its
original form for better resonance, and portability and named it as
“ATHI CHITRA VEENA”, the only one of its kind and handled by him
alone. The instrument, gives full scope for the artists to play with
ease giving good sustenance, play phrases with depth and melody,
play glides effortlessly. So it is most suited for the artist.“ATHI
CHITRA VEENA” has got the depth of veena, felicity of Gottuvadyam,
Sweetness of Mandolin, Majesticity of Guitar and Grace of Sitar and
so is an embodiment of all these.
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