Indian musical instruments
- Indian musical instruments
Hindustani music. They are discussed in detail by Dr. Lalmani Misra in his book, Bharatiya Sangeet Vadkieraya.The instruments are further sub-classified into the type based on the science behind the same.
Bowed String Instruments
* Sarangi
* Sarinda
* Rabab
Percussion
Drums
* Chenda
* Dhol
* Idakka
* Kanjira
* Mizhavu
* Mridangam
* Pakhavaj
* Tabla
* Thavil
* Urumee
* Udukai
* DhadhIt is a small two-sided wooden drum. Some call it the damru. It is about 10 to 12 inches in length, with a narrow waistin the middle. The parchments are held by cotton straps. It is held in the left hand and played with the right hand.
Other
* Ghatam
* Jal tarang - A set of tuned rice bowls tuned by filling with varying amounts of water
Sound Samples
[http://www.superbrass.com/users/goodvibes/indiasounds.htm Sound Samples of Indian Instruments (non-commercial page)] Courtesy of [http://www.superbrass.com www.superbrass.com]
External links
* [http://chandrakantha.com/articles/indian_music/instruments.html Indian Instruments] - Chandrakantha.com's extensive treatment on the musical instruments of India
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