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Professional quality Hand Made Pakhawaj
Pakhawaj is
essentially a north Indian version of the Mridangam. The pakhawaj also called
mardal, pakuaj, pakhvaj and mardala is an Ancient Indian barrel shaped
percussion instrument. It is famous in North India. It is widely used for Orissi
dancers and sometimes for Kathak. It is the standard percussion instrument in
dhrupad.
To Play
Pakhawaj Set horizontally on a cushion in front of a crossed-leg pakhavaji the
larger bass-skin is played with the left hand, the treble skin by the right
hand. The goatskin membranes are looped with leather thongs around the hollowed
barrel, which is widest in the middle. Eight pieces of two inch wooden round
stock are pried between thongs and barrel and are hammered tight. The treble
skin is fitted with three concentric rings of dense black hardened paste which
helps create a sound resonant with harmonics. The bass fundamental tone will be
the lower tonic.
Traditionally, the Pakhawaj
is favorite percussion instrument for performances of the Dhrupad-style, be it
vocal, on Rudra-Veena or on Surbahar.
This
Package Contains
One Shisham Wood Pakhawaj.
Note: Sturdy
Storage Case is only for Transit Formalities, though it can be used to store
this product later. Scratch mark, small dent may appear on it at the time of
shipping.
MI
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