Tag: Musical Instruments

Jal tarang is a set of china bowls that are filled with water. Each bowl is struck with a light wooden mallet to cause...

Ghungharu are the "tinklebells" or "jingle bells" which are used to adorn the feet of dancers. When tied to the feet, they are played...

The vocal tradition is especially strong in Indian music. It goes without saying that the song is probably the most ancient form of music....

VADHYA SANGEET (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Instrumental music occupies an important position in Indian music. It is one of the threefold aspects of "sangeet" (vocal music, instrumental...

INDIAN FOLK MUSICIndia has a very rich tradition of folk music. The extreme cultural diversity creates endless varieties of folk styles. Each...

CARNATIC SANGEET- THE SOUTH INDIAN SYSTEM OF MUSICINTRODUCTIONCarnatic sangeet, (Karnatik Sangit) is the south Indian system of music. It has a rich history...

HINDUSTANI SANGEET- THE NORTH INDIAN SYSTEM OF MUSICThe north Indian system of music is known as Hindustani Sangeet or sometimes Hindusthani Sangit. It...

INDIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSThere are many musical instruments in India. Some instruments are used primarily in north Indian music (Hindustani sangeet), some are used...

SARASWATI VINA Saraswati vina (Saraswathi veena) is the instrument associated with Saraswati, the goddess of learning and the arts. This instrument is common in south...

GHATAMGhatam is nothing more than a large clay pot. It is very commonly played in South Indian classical performances. There are two actions of...