India is certainly no stranger to music. This land of mystical beauty and a myriad cultures, also plays home to some of the world’s most exotic musical instruments. India has been closely in touch with its musical side since centuries and there are a number of instruments hailing from different parts of the country. These …
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Qus:- How can I get the bass side of my Dholak to create lower tone? Ans:- There is a certain type of putty (paste) made of a special tar that is applied on the inside of the bass head to give the head its lower tone. Putting anything on a skin lowers its pitch and …
The Dholak is one of the most widely utilized drums in the folk music of India. It is not used for classical music where the Tabla and Pakhavaj are at the forefront. Dholak is a double headed drum with the bass head on one side & the treble head on the other. A Dholak may …
Qus:-What difference doe sit make whether I buy Steel, Fibre or Sheesham wood Punjabi Bhangra Dhol? Ans:- The difference lies in the sound impact. The bass effect. The final tonal quality of output will effect the performance! Whatever you buy consider the requirement, and purpose. Do not settle for the instrument in haste or without …
Existence of the Punjabi Bhangra Dhol can be dated back to the 15th century. Earlier it was used by Sikhs during the wars and later to celebrate successful harvests. This drum eventually found its way as a core instrument in modern Bhangra music. It is a popular North Indian instrument made from a large wooden …
