# Tanpura — Drone -Indian Music Instrument

> Virtual Indian drone instrument for music learners and lovers. (iPhone/iPad app by Suresh Verma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanpura/id1489578940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Suresh Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207634042)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanpura/id1489578940/reviews.md

## What is Tanpura?

The tanpura is a drone instrument of Indian music prevalent in both the Hindustani and the Carnatic systems. It plays an important role in a concert of classical music by providing the base note (adharaswara) and by creating an aesthetic ambience on the stage. A well-tuned tanpura can emit possibly all the seven notes of the gamut. 

Tanpura is an Indian music app that combines a Tanpura/Swarmandal for music learner & lovers. It provides rhythmic and melodic accompaniment for music practice or just to jam along virtual musicians. Featured instruments are Swarmandal/Tanpura.

You can select to play one or all of them, and they will automatically synchronize together.

The Tanpura Scale Player Support : 
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* Pitch Range (-100 to 100)
* Play Speed (0.5 to 1.5)

The Tanpura Player Support Deferent Scales:
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The app supports deferent Tanpura scales ranging from "A", "B", "C", "C#", "D", "D#", "E", "F" &  "F#"

## Key features

- Virtual tanpura and swarmandal
- Rhythmic and melodic accompaniment
- Synchronize multiple instruments
- Adjustable pitch range
- Adjustable play speed
- Support for various scales

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanpura/id1489578940/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Tanpura: This is not working. The play button is missing.

*2024-01-04*

This needs to be fixed! Not working !

### 1/5 — Not very good

*2021-06-01*

Consists of a few short loops. (🙄)

### 1/5 — Grainy sounds

*2020-01-22*

Sound is grainy and for me unusable I’m sure a quick patch could fix this. Other than that very easy to use and works great.

## Frequently asked questions about Tanpura

### What is Tanpura?

Tanpura is a virtual drone instrument app designed for Indian classical music practice. It simulates the sound of a tanpura and swarmandal, providing accompaniment for learners and music lovers.

### What scales does Tanpura support?

Tanpura supports a variety of scales including A, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, and F#. You can select the scale that best suits your musical needs.

### Can I adjust the sound settings in Tanpura?

Yes, Tanpura allows you to adjust the pitch range from -100 to 100 and the play speed from 0.5 to 1.5, giving you control over the drone's characteristics.

### Does Tanpura have ads?

No, Tanpura does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What devices is Tanpura compatible with?

Tanpura is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for Apple users.

### How much does Tanpura cost?

Tanpura is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### When was Tanpura last updated?

Tanpura was last updated on November 29, 2019, with version 1.0. This indicates it has not received recent updates.

### What is the user feedback on Tanpura?

Based on the available data, Tanpura has received one rating of 1.0 stars, suggesting a very low user satisfaction level.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-11-29

No release notes.

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