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Name
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Description |
Category
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Nr of Patches
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Dhol
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Dhol is a large barrel-shaped drum that is played with
sticks on both sides. It is the main rhythmic instrument used
in Bhangra, the folk music on Punjab state. |
Percussions
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1
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Naal
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Naal is a hybrid instrument that has a high pitch tabla
head on one side, and a dholak low-pitch skin on the other side.
It is used mainly in folk music. |
Percussions
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1
|
 |
Duff
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Originated from Arabia, the Duff is also very popular
in Indian folk music, specifically in Kashmir region. A smaller
version, called Chung, has also been recorded. |
Percussions
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1
|
 |
Dimdi
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This one piece drum is very similar to South Indian Kanjeera,
except for the bells. Modulations can be achieved by adapting
the pressure on the skin. |
Percussions
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1
|
 |
Tudd
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This instrument has the shape of Shri Shiva's Damroo
drum. Player achieves different modulations by pulling the strings
that tie its 2 heads. |
Percussions
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1
|
 |
Gunghroo
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Gunghroos
are bells-covered belts that are tied to the feet of Indian
dancers, who play them through intricate steps. It is also
an accompaniment instrument in folk music.
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Percussions
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1
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 |
Tumbak
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This earthern drum bears much resemblance to the Irani
Tumakh, except for the shape of its body. It provides a fascinating
dimension to Kashmiri folk music. |
Percussions
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1
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 |
Duggi
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This instrument combines 3 Tabla dayans (right drum)
that can be tuned at different pitches to achieve a melodic
effect in accompaniment. Also called 'Maadal'. |
Percussions
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1
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 |
Chimta
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Chimta is a long instrument featuring 2 metal spades
covered with small bells that are tied together at one end along
with a metal ring. |
Percussions
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1
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 |
Stick
Tambourine
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Wooden sticks carved and filled with one or more rows
of bells. They are played as a rhythmic accompaniment by shaking
them or hitting them against the palm. |
Percussions
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1
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 |
Israj
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Israj is a bowed instrument with a neck like sitar, though
smaller in size. It also has sympathetic strings that vibrate
while playing to create harmonics. |
Strings
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1
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 |
Bulbul Tarang
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Bulbul Tarang (also called 'Banjo') is
a stringed instrument played with a guitar plectrum while
pressing keys like on a harmonium. These keys in turn pinch
the string, creating a particular sound.
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Strings
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1
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Tumbi
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Tumbi is a one string instrument with a skin-covered
body, typical of Bhangra music. It has been popularized world-wide
in Punjabi MC's "Mundian to Bach Ke" title. |
Strings
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1
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 |
Harmonium2
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The Harmonium2 is a hand pumped reed organ which is a
recent import to Indian music. We are including a new patch,
sampled on a very high quality instrument. |
Wind
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1
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