KARTAL
Prashanth | 11:26 AM |
Indian Musical Instruments
,
Musical Instruments

KARTALKartal are a pair of wooden blocks or frames with small metal jingles mounted in them. They are simply beaten together to provide a rhythmic support to bhajans, kirtan, folk and other light music. The term kartal is also applied to wooden clavesIn...
JAL TARANG
Prashanth | 11:15 AM |
Carnatic Music
,
Hindustani Music
,
Indian Folk Music
,
Indian Musical Instruments
,
Musical Instruments

JAL TARANGJal tarang is a set of china bowls that are filled with water. Each bowl is struck with a light wooden mallet to cause it to ring. Jal tarang is not very common and is normally found in the accompaniment of kathak dancers.The Jaltarang one...
GHUNGHARU or PAAYAL
Prashanth | 10:59 AM |
BHARATANATYAM
,
Indian Musical Instruments
,
Kathak
,
Kathakali
,
Mohiniattam
,
Musical Instruments

GHUNGHARU or PAAYALGhungharu are the "tinklebells" or "jingle bells" which are used to adorn the feet of dancers. When tied to the feet, they are played by the act of dancing. They may also be played by hand. This instrument evolved from the payal...
GAYAKI - NORTH INDIAN VOCAL MUSIC
Prashanth | 10:45 AM |
Hindustani Music
,
Indian Folk Music
,
Indian Musical Instruments
,
Musical Instruments
GAYAKI - NORTH INDIAN VOCAL MUSICThe vocal tradition is especially strong in Indian music. It goes without saying that the song is probably the most ancient form of music. Vocal music occupies a considerable part of the Natya Shastra.One may argue...
Popular Posts
-
Palmistry and Yoga mudras Astrology and palmistry have always belonged together. If the practice of the mudras stimulates your interes...
-
INDIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS There are many musical instruments in India. Some instruments are used primarily in north Indian music (Hindusta...
-
Complete Chart of Mudras- Mudras detailed chart Complete Chart of Mudras- Mudras detailed chart Complete Chart of Yoga Mudras
-
GHATAM Ghatam is nothing more than a large clay pot. It is very commonly played in South Indian classical performances. There are two acti...
-
--> HASTA PRANALAKSHANA The way a hasta/mudra is held, is divided into 12 Pranalakshana ie 12 different ways of holding a han...
-
Reflex Zones in our body The hand reflex zones correspond to the foot reflex zones, the massage treatment of which is generally known toda...
-
Kathak Costumes Kathak is a wonderful blend of Hindu and Muslim culture. So, there are two kinds of costumes in Kathak. We make costumes at ...
-
BANSURI AND VENU Bansuri and venu are common Indian flutes. They are typically made of bamboo or reed. There are two varieties; transverse...