Syahi : Function and Application

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 :

Vocalist and Composer Pandit Vishwanath Rao

Born on December 6, 1922, Pt. Vishwanath Rao Ringe aka Late Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe was an eminent Hindustani Classical Music vocalist and composer who hailed from the Gwalior Gharana. He was popularly known as 'Acharya Tanarang', as he composed nearly all of his bandishen under the title 'Tanarang'. He composed more than 1800 bandishs in about 200 ragaas, for which he has been enlisted in Limca Book of Records.

Sketch of Maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan

 Today's Fan Art by noted Sketch Artist Subham Gorai ••

A beautiful watercolor portrait of Eminent Sitar Maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan by noted sketch artist Subham Gorai from Jamshedpur.
Very expressive and good detailing done by him. How many likes for this beautiful portrait??

Classicals, if you wish to share your sketch or any art work of Legendary Hindustani Classical Musicians on our page, do inbox us. We will post it on your behalf. 🙂

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हिंदुस्तानी एवं कर्नाटक संगीत

हिन्दुस्तानी संगीत में इस्तेमाल किए गए उपकरणों में सितार, सरोद, सुरबहार, ईसराज, वीणा, तनपुरा, बन्सुरी, शहनाई, सारंगी, वायलिन, संतूर, पखवज और तबला शामिल हैं। आमतौर पर कर्नाटिक संगीत में इस्तेमाल किए जाने वाले उपकरणों में वीना, वीनू, गोत्वादम, हार्मोनियम, मृदंगम, कंजिर, घमत, नादाश्वरम और वायलिन शामिल हैं।

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