वाद्ययंत्र

Syahi : Function and Application ••

Syahi (also known as gaab, ank, satham or karanai) is the tuning paste applied to the head of many South Asian percussion instruments like the Dholki, Tabla, Madal, Mridangam, Khol and Pakhavaj.

• Overview :

Syahi is usually black in colour, circular in shape and is made of a mixture of flour, water and iron filings. Originally, syahi was a temporary application of flour and water. Over time it has evolved into a permanent addition.

• Function :

Parts of a Sarod ••

Detailed description of the parts of a Sarod.

Classification of Indian Musical Instruments ••

The general term for musical instruments in India is 'Vadya' (वाद्य). There are predominantly 5 types of them. There is a traditional system for the classification of instruments. This system is based upon; non-membranous percussion (ghan), membranous percussion (avanaddh), wind blown (sushir), plucked string (tat), bowed string (vitat). Here are the classes and representative instruments.

Flat Back Tambura (Tamburi) or Tanpura