Volume 2 is a new very exciting volume containing
mainly folk instruments from North India. The addition of Dhol and
Tumbi makes it the perfect tool for composing Bhangra tunes. Click
on the name to hear a small clip created with our software tools.
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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.
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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.
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Originated from Arabia, the Duff is also very popular in
Indian folk music, specifically in Kashmir region. It allows
for both very low and very sharp sounds.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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The Harmonium 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.
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The Manjeera or Manjira, also known as Tala, are a small
pair of cymbals that are played with the hands to accompany
folk or devotional music.
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The Tanpura is a drone stringed instrument, similar in sound
to a Sitar being played without fretting any notes. This drone
accompanies most classical concerts.
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