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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ARE MADE FROM MATERIALS
FOUND IN OUR ENVIRONMENT.
WoodMetal Bone Parts of plants and;Animals are just some of the common
materials use to make musical
instruments.Asian countries like India and
the Philippines make full use of available metal & wood.
Sitar
♥ carries the melody,
Tabla
♥ provides the rhytmic accompaniment and;Tambura
♥ produces the drone.
♥ Instruments play a major role in characterizing Indian music.
Among the various musical instruments in India,
Tabla Sitar
are well-known and are widely considered
important
Indian musical instruments are of
various types.
They are grouped or classified based on the primary sound-producing media.
Thus, the musical instruments are grouped as;
Classification And Examples Of Indian Musical
Instruments
Consists of percussion instruments which have solid
resonators. They are either melodic or
rhythmic in nature.
is a percussion instrument that is made out of clay. It is actually a clay pot. It is played by striking the pot with the bare hands. This instrument produces a ringing sound and a low-resonating sound from its cavity. Its pitch could be lowered or raised by closing and opening the hole of the clay with the stomach.
An Indian musician holding the ghatam.
Is a fire tong with small brass jingles.It is played by clicking the tongs with the hand following a rhythmic pattern.
The Chimpta is being played at an Indian music festival
Consists of streched membranes that are struck or tapped by the hand.
Is a pair of drums most common and popular in Northern India. Made of wood and has a head made of stretched animal skin.
Both drums have a black spot at the center that is made of manganese and iron dust. It is played by tapping the fingers on the surface of the drums.
An Indian musician playing the tabla
The Classical drum of Southern India. It literally means clay-body and was originally made of clay. It is a double-headed drum that is barrel shaped. It is played between the thighs of the drum players. This musical instrument is used in playing the tala.
A mridangam player
These instruments are played by means of blowing air to excite the resonators.
One of the oldest and most commonly used wind instruments in Southern and Northern India.
Made of different materials like;
BambooIvoryEbony Sandalwood or; Metal
♥ 2 Types Of Flute in India ♥
Found in Southern part of India
It has eight holes.
Found in Northern part of IndiaIt has six holes
Another well-known instrument in India.
It is a double-reed instrument with a conical bore that enlarge towards the end. It has seven finger-holes with five additional holes drilled at the bottom that are used as controllers
This instrument is played in; Temples Processions Festivals & Wedding Ceremonies
These instruments are played by plucking the strings of the instruments.
Is the most distinctive instrument in Southern India. It is carved from a single block of jackwood which continues as a long fretted neck from which another resonator is attached.
Several strings function differently in this instrument;
4 strings are used to play the melody, while the remaining,
3 strings are used to play the drone
Is a musical instrument that is smaller than the sitar. It has a metal finger board with no frets. The strings are plucked or played with a pick made of coconut shell. It is mainly used in classical Indian music. It is known for its deep and introspective sound which contrast with the sound of the sitar.
A sarod
player
Is a drone instrument that is made of jackwood. It has a long unfretted neck which has 4 to 6 tuning pegs inserted into the upper end of the resonator. It is held upright and placed on the lap of the instrumentalist. The strings are plucked by the forefinger and middle finger.
Is the most popular stringed instrument in Northern India. It is made of; teakwood & seasoned gourds It has a long neck with 20 metal frets and 6 to 7 main strings. This stringed instrument is used for solo parts in a composition.
A popular sitar player in India
Is the most popular stringed instrument that is used to accompany vocal music.It is played with a bow. It is shaped like a squashed guitar. It has no frets. Its sympathetic vibrator creates a harmonious sound. It is made from; Block of hollowed-out wood that is covered with parchment.
It is a bowed fiddle similar to the sarangi. It has either a round or pointed head, unlike the sarangi that has a square head. It is usually 1 to 2 feet in length. It is played with a bow made from horse hair.
The saringda being played
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