The Sarod is a stringed instrument, used mainly in Hindustani music. It is known for a deep, weighty, introspective sound, in contrast with the sweet, overtone-rich texture of the sitar, with sympathetic strings that give it a resonant, reverberant quality. The seated player holds the instrument across their lap. The strings of the sarod are plucked with a plectrum held in the right hand, while the fingernails of the left hand press the strings.
