Plectral Rhythms

Plectra from around the world

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  A traditional hand crafted coconut shell sarod plectrum, also known as a Javva
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  Alcaeus and Sappho holding their lyres and plectra. Attic red-figure calathus, ca. 470 BC, Staatliche Antikensammlungen (Inv. 2416)
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  Bachi, or plectra for use with shamisen
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  Biwa plectra
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  Risha for Oud