We’re not exactly sure what kind of instruments the ven had, although a few engravings give us hints. We know the two most popular ven instruments strongly resembled the harpsichord and the guitar. The ven called these the pendala and the jiv, respectively. The pendala was a little larger than our own historical harpsichord, although not as large as a piano. Also, the pendala had three sets of keys rather than two. Meanwhile, the jiv had eight strings rather than six, a longer neck and a deeper body, providing for a richer sound. Also, instead of slinging the jiv over your shoulder, it was laid on the lap.
It’s rather difficult to explain ven instruments, but as Lady Fortune would have it, evilzug posted a link today that demonstrates almost exactly how the ven played it.
Thanks Zug.
crapdaddy, I think you’re going to enjoy this.