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DHOLAK AND NAAL


Dholak
is a very popular folk drum of northern India. It is barrel shaped with a simple
membrane on the right hand side. The left hand is also a single membrane with
a special application on the inner surface. This application is a mixture of
tar, clay and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well
defined tone.
There are two ways of tightening the dholak. Sometimes they are laced with rope
(above right), in which case, a series of metal rings are pulled to tighten
the instrument. Sometimes metal turnbuckles are employed (above left). It is
said that this instrument used to occupy a position of considerable prestige
in filmi and folk music.
Price:
$85.00 (Nut and Bolt) plus packing, shipping and handling.
$65.00 (Rope) plus packing, shipping and handling.
NAAL

Best quality heavy sheesham wood, fitted with nuts and bolts, with tuning key.
Price:
$120.00 plus packing, shipping and handling.