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Not only a culture rich with colorful tradition, Punjabi is also known for its famous art of traditional music instruments. From many centuries back, there were about 12 known classical instruments, but according to few brief conversations we had with Ravina, only two are still commonly known by the modern societies.
The two famous instruments are Dhol and Dhad.
The two famous instruments are Dhol and Dhad.
Dhol is described as a high bass with very energetic tone. It is one of the beating classical instruments that most of the time, pull the Punjabi people to the dance floor every time it is played.
It is said that Dhol is the king of all Punjabi traditional instruments. It is also known as the essence of one of Punjabi famous dance performance, Bhangra. Without this instrument, the dance of Bhangra is imperfect.
Dhol is barrel–shaped, and is typically made from a shell shaped wood. The treble of this instrument is located on the right and its bass is on the left. The original two sides of the drum are made of goat skin. But in modern society, plastic is used as a replacement for the goatskin.
Dhol is also famous in the homes of many Punjabis in England. It is commonly used as a symbol of culture in houses.
Another famous instrument is Dhad. Dhad is a small drum instrument, just like Dhol. This type of instrument is well known at traditional ballad performances of history of heroes.
Dhad, unlike Dhol, which is high bass and energetic tone, Dhad has low bass and very mellow tone. Apart from using in nostalgic performance, Punjabis used Dhad in many children fairytale songs.
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