I bought one of these at a local "head shop" in America. A head shop sells various products related to Grateful Dead, Phish, and anything Americans view as psychedelic. I loved it. Then one day, my son accidentally knocked it over and a sharp object pierced the larger drum head. I eventually, removed both heads. Thinking I'd be able to purchase a new set of drum heads once I sorted out the size and authentic material. I had no idea how difficult it would be to find the same exact style. I wasn't even sure what type of drum it was as first. I just knew I liked the sound of it. I loved being able to gently caress the edge towards the center with my thumb, while I slapped the head with enough pressure. It sounded like a water droplet falling into a puddle. After the drum heads were removed, it took our dog less than 3 days of to find the heads and eat them. They were laced together with the silver tuning rings all around drum shell. I still have the rope. I'm just not sure if I'll be buying the correct drum heads
Sorry to hear that your dog ate the skins! If you're having trouble looking for heads please let us know once you have accurate measurements of the outer wood shell.. we may be able to point you in the right direction. The bass end needs particular attention as it has a resin on the inside that needs to be applied correctly. Lacing and tensioning of the drum is quite straightforward - as long as you remember to thread the rope through the silver rings as you do it! Good luck - and thanks for commenting.
I like the premise of this channel’s name. Demystifying. I think it is actually a problem that many things in many societies, including India’s, are actually almost intentionally mystified and unscientific characteristics are added.
I agree! While magic and mystique are present in many walks of human life, I feel that it's presence in Indian Music is detrimental when it comes to allowing others to learn more about it. The resulting situation is that only Indians play Indian instruments! In mind music IS magical, but people from all over the world should have access to play any instrument and use it in all types of music. Kuljit
Can somebody please tell me what Indian instrument, I assume a drum, has a sound that sounds like a long and very deep note that changes. Almost like the sound that any empty wooden box can make when you tap its open hole when the air creates a deep flowing sounds . It often sounds like almost a deep human voice expressing a humming ringing sound “HAAaa-Ooooommmm” where the deepest sound falls on letters “o””
Hello. I think that you may be referring to the bass drum of a tabla set. This particular drum (also know as Bayan - meaning 'left' hand drum) has a deep resonant tone that allows a glissando to be played on it. You could check my "What is a Tabla" episode to explore further.. Kuljit
Thank you so much for this series, very instructional. I am learning about the dholak before purchasing one so I have a simple question not covered in the video: anything to mention about dholak drums made with bolt/nut tuners as opposed to rope. Do you recommend those or would those be something to stay away from? Is there advantages of one over the other type? Thanks in advance. Om Tat Sat.
The only thing that I would suggest is to try it out and ensure that the metal ring inside the drum heads (and the hooks) do not damage your hands during playing. This depends on your playing style of course. One advantage of the nut and bolt system is that drumheads are much easier to repair - and also tensioning one head doesn't affect the other. My personal preference is the rope system - but I'm 'old school'! Thank you for commenting.
I bought one of these at a local "head shop" in America. A head shop sells various products related to Grateful Dead, Phish, and anything Americans view as psychedelic. I loved it. Then one day, my son accidentally knocked it over and a sharp object pierced the larger drum head. I eventually, removed both heads. Thinking I'd be able to purchase a new set of drum heads once I sorted out the size and authentic material. I had no idea how difficult it would be to find the same exact style. I wasn't even sure what type of drum it was as first. I just knew I liked the sound of it. I loved being able to gently caress the edge towards the center with my thumb, while I slapped the head with enough pressure. It sounded like a water droplet falling into a puddle. After the drum heads were removed, it took our dog less than 3 days of to find the heads and eat them. They were laced together with the silver tuning rings all around drum shell. I still have the rope. I'm just not sure if I'll be buying the correct drum heads
Sorry to hear that your dog ate the skins! If you're having trouble looking for heads please let us know once you have accurate measurements of the outer wood shell.. we may be able to point you in the right direction. The bass end needs particular attention as it has a resin on the inside that needs to be applied correctly. Lacing and tensioning of the drum is quite straightforward - as long as you remember to thread the rope through the silver rings as you do it! Good luck - and thanks for commenting.
Wow!! I like this series.
You should do a video on the Khol Clay Drum that is popular in Bengal.
I like the premise of this channel’s name. Demystifying. I think it is actually a problem that many things in many societies, including India’s, are actually almost intentionally mystified and unscientific characteristics are added.
I agree! While magic and mystique are present in many walks of human life, I feel that it's presence in Indian Music is detrimental when it comes to allowing others to learn more about it. The resulting situation is that only Indians play Indian instruments! In mind music IS magical, but people from all over the world should have access to play any instrument and use it in all types of music. Kuljit
Can somebody please tell me what Indian instrument, I assume a drum, has a sound that sounds like a long and very deep note that changes. Almost like the sound that any empty wooden box can make when you tap its open hole when the air creates a deep flowing sounds .
It often sounds like almost a deep human voice expressing a humming ringing sound “HAAaa-Ooooommmm” where the deepest sound falls on letters “o””
Hello. I think that you may be referring to the bass drum of a tabla set. This particular drum (also know as Bayan - meaning 'left' hand drum) has a deep resonant tone that allows a glissando to be played on it. You could check my "What is a Tabla" episode to explore further.. Kuljit
Thank you so much for this series, very instructional.
I am learning about the dholak before purchasing one so I have a simple question not covered in the video: anything to mention about dholak drums made with bolt/nut tuners as opposed to rope. Do you recommend those or would those be something to stay away from? Is there advantages of one over the other type?
Thanks in advance. Om Tat Sat.
The only thing that I would suggest is to try it out and ensure that the metal ring inside the drum heads (and the hooks) do not damage your hands during playing. This depends on your playing style of course. One advantage of the nut and bolt system is that drumheads are much easier to repair - and also tensioning one head doesn't affect the other. My personal preference is the rope system - but I'm 'old school'! Thank you for commenting.
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