 The bridge is open ("khuli") in a Saraswati veena and has a slight curve to inculcate a nasal quality, while the Rudra veena's bridge is closed ("band"), so that a deep resonant sound can be gained.The misr veena has a medium bridge ("jawari") to impart both a nasal and a deep resonance quality to the sound.The misr veena is played with three fingers.