Top Six Percussion Instruments played in India

Indian Musical Instrument – Percussion Set



I like the sound of percussion instrument played in background of most Indian songs. It gives a great rhythm and melody to music. Percussion instrument plays a key role in Indian Music. They are played by touch of the player. Percussion instruments are commonly referred as “the heartbeat” of the music world because it plays the crucial or important role in the music world. Below are the top percussion instruments:

Damroo:



The Damroo is the first instrument for the humanity which is given by the Lord (Shiva). This percussion instrument is also called as the monkey talking drum.

Bongo:



The bongo is the percussion instrument which creates the sound by a vibration of the stretched membrane. These are also known as the folk drums of Cuba.

Ghungroo:



This is the oldest and very popular percussion instrument in the world. The ghungroo takes superb control over rhythm.
Tabla:



The Tabla is often used in the Hindustani classical music. It is similar to the Afro-cuban relatives bongos. It consist the pair of hand drums.

Khanjeera:



The Khanjeera is the south Indian frame drum which is mostly used in the carnatic music as a supporting instrument for the mridangam.

Kartaal:



The percussion instrument kartaal means for palm of hand. This is played in the manner of a tambourine by being touched against the palm of the hand.

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Top 4 models of harmoniums by indianity.com

Harmoniums – The best Indian Musical Instrument



I have a special attachment with Harmoniums as musical instrument. Since childhood, I have been hearing the music played from Harmoniums during my school player as well as worship places. Also called as pump organ, it is one of the most popular Musical Instrument from Indian Subcontinent. Usually made from teak wood or pine wood in Kolkata, India. Most Qawwalis are sung with Harmonium as only musical instrument. Even the world famous musician “Rahat Fateh Ali Khan” uses Harmonium during stage performance. If you are planning to purchase harmonium, below are the top 4 models:

9 stopper Harmonium:



This beautiful musical instrument made up of teak wood offers you horizontal reed board 9 stoppers and is 3 ½ octaves. Start your musical voyage with this beauty.

Black Harmonium – 6 stopper:



The intricately crafted harmonium is made of teak wood with double bellows. It has full vertical reed board and is 3 ½ octaves with base male as well as palitana made reed.

Standard Harmonium with Carry Bag:



Carry your 3 ¼ octaves, 8 knobs harmonium in its own carry bag. It offers two sets of reeds comes with double bellows, 9 stoppers and comes in folding pattern. Carved out of teak wood, this is what every professional harmonium player longs for.

5 Stopper Harmonium – Small Size Harmonium:



This kail wood, 2 ½ octaves standard harmonium with regular size keys, double bellows with bass male reeds and four bass knobs is light weight. Enjoy your melodious journey with it.

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Top 5 Digital Musical Instruments for Indian Music

Electronic Musical Instrument – Way for future

Electronic Musical Instruments are indeed way for future. Vocalist and other band players while composing music album, require different type of music instruments. It is not always possible to get every player for all musical instruments. Digital musical instruments become handy during such times. Electronic Musical instrument are revolution in itself. All you need to do is adjust the settings i.e. pitch, frequency and notes to play wonderful music.

Digital Tanpura



Digital Tabla



Digi Veena



Digital Swaramandal



Digital Shruti Box



Raagini and Radel are the two pioneer brands that have got innovation in Indian musical industry. Digital Musical Instruments are less bulky, produces great sound quality, come in sleek, neat and clean design and affordable price. They are not only easy to carry but can also take the form of various musical instruments. For example, a taal tarang is can do the job of table, dholak as well as pakhawaj.

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7 benefits of learning and playing musical instrument

Reasons to make your kid learn playing musical instruments



Music does wonders on me. I am passionate about playing music. I always thank my parents for making me learn guitar. It is treasure which will be with me till my lifetime. Playing guitar has benefited me a lot, below are my view points on benefits of playing guitar.



Increase memory:
It has been proved scientifically that learning and playing music improves your memory. You have to remember beats, notes as well as lyrics while playing any instrument.



Sharpen your concentration:
Playing a musical instrument requires concentration. You have to concentrate on lot of things to come up with a great composition.



Better time management and coordination skills:
Timing has to be maintained while playing music. Right beat played at right time creates the right music. Proper coordination is required between fingers and instruments to produce the sound which is soothing to ears, mind and soul.



Keeps you stress free:
Music has magical powers which can help us to remain stress free. Playing music in times of stress can help you feel better and lighter.



Improves listening ability:
While playing music, you are listening as well. You are listening to the beats you have just played and at the same time you are concentrating on next beat to be played. If you are learning music, you have an eye for good music and sound.



Reduce stage fear:
If you are good player, you automatically feel confident to face crowd. You are often asked to play in front of public which in turn reduces your stage fear to large extent.



Team skills:
Music is generally played in team. You have to work in a team to come up with a great composition.



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Indian Weddings – What makes them special?

Top 5 reasons to admire Indian Weddings



I love attending Indian Weddings. They have altogether a different aura. What really make them special?  Apart from rituals and ceremonies, it is the dance, music and fun involved that makes Indian Wedding really admirable. Guests are treated like God. They are delighted in all possible ways.   Preparation for the wedding starts at least six months before.

Punjabi Dhol: Indian Wedding without Punjabi dhol is incomplete. Dhol has to be played and the attendees have to dance. Indians, just cannot stop themselves from dancing on the beats of Punjabi Dhol. You will find people of all age groups dancing together on the beats of dhol.



Jewelry: All women in the house love to show off their jewelry during weddings. Women will wear the most expensive and most beautiful sets in wedding It is sort of trend. Not to forget, even tons of jewelry is given to the bride in wedding.



Dresses: Dresses has to be extravagant. Men and women will wear the most designer dresses. A lot of hand and machine work is involved in coming with master pieces.



Food: Food is the most important part of Indian Weddings. Food has to be the great. Guests are delighted with special delicacies from all over the world. The variety and taste will surely force you to over-eat.



Decoration and lightings: It is a like the talk of town. During weddings you will often hear people talking decoration and hospitality. Decoration and lightings has to be larger than life.



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Top 6 Indian Musical Instruments

World Famous Indian Musical Instruments

I am very fond of Indian Music and Indian Musical Instruments. Tabla, Harmonium, Flute, Sitar, Dholak, Veena are indeed the most popular musical instruments to be originated from India.  I call them top 6 as these instruments have received fame in India.

Tabla: The first thing that comes to my mind after hearing the word Tabla is the great Indian Tabla Player Z. Hussian.



Harmonium: It is one of the very popular India Musical Instrument. In almost every school India, harmoniums or pump organ are played while singing morning prayers. Most of them are now manufactured and exported from India to all over the world. Almost all devotional songs are played with harmonium or hand pump in India.



Flute: Many popular stories have been heard of Lord Krishna playing flute to attract girls. The great deity is always seen with flute in his hands. Though this wood wind instrument has been played world-wide with great flute players, yet the reference of India and Lord Krishna cannot be ignored.



Sitar: Sitar is often known by great Indian Musician Pundit Ravi Shankar.



Punjabi Dhol: Till date Indian Weddings are considered to be incomplete without Punjabi dhol or Dholak. Close friends and family members just cannot stop themselves from dancing on the tune of Dhol or Dholak.

 

Saraswati Veena:  Goddess Saraswati, often known as God of Wisdom in India is seen with sitar instrument in her hand.



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Lord Krishna and Indian Flutes  



Flute is one of my favourite musical instruments. Being an Indian, I have heard a lot many stories of Lord Krishna attracting gopies (fellow girl mates) by playing flute. All gopies including his favourite ‘Radha’ (Girl friend) use to dance on the flute played by Lord Krishna. Though Lord Krishna and his girl friend ‘Radha’ never got married on earth but still their love affair is world famous. They are soul mates and it is said that their love is divine. It is said that – “they are husband and wife in heaven”. Till date, I consider myself to be ‘Radha’ of my life partner. Infact, all Indian boys and girls in love consider themselves to be the shadow of Radha-Krishna.



Flute is a wind instrument and is also called as “wood wind”. The flute played by Lord Krishna is called as bamboo flute. The quality of bamboo determines the quality of flute which is mainly found in South India. There are two Indian Flutes – one has six finger holes and is used predominately in Hindustani Music of North India. This flute is called Basuri and that is the reason, Lord Krishna is also called as Basuriwala. While the South Indian Flute is called ‘Venu’ and is used mainly in ‘Carnatic Music’. Venu Flute has eight figure holes and is most popularly used in India these days.



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