Shruti
Set your Sa, add Pa, and let the drone run while you practice. The shimmer toggle layers a slow Sa-Sa-Pa-Sa pluck pattern on top.
How to use Shruti
- Pick a shruthi (your Sa) that sits comfortably with your voice.
- Toggle Pa to enrich the drone with the perfect fifth.
- Turn on shimmer to add a slow Sa-Sa-Pa-Sa pluck pattern.
- Leave it running while you sing, play, or practice riyaaz.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a tanpura drone?
- A tanpura is a stringed drone that provides the tonal foundation for Indian classical music — a continuous Sa with its overtones to lock the ear into the key.
- Why add Pa?
- Pa (the perfect fifth) thickens the drone and is the default companion to Sa in most ragas. Some compositions in raga Hindolam or Madhyamavati prefer Ma instead.
- Does the drone keep playing if I switch tabs?
- Browsers throttle audio in background tabs. Keep the tab visible for a steady drone — the lab pauses audio when the tab is hidden.