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Dhol is a percussion instrument used in North Indian. This barrel-shaped drum is played with one curved beater and one flat stick for an exciting combination of thumps and slaps. Its big round hollow body is made of Seesham wood. Both the open ends are covered with goatskin that is tightened with the strings running across the body of the Dhol.
Dhol 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, in which case, a series of metal rings are pulled to tighten the instrument. Sometimes metal turnbuckles are employed. It is said that this instrument used to occupy a position of considerable prestige. Today it is merely relegated to filmi and folk music.
This barrel-shaped drum is played with one curved beater and one flat stick for an exciting combination of thumps and slaps. Colorful shoulder strap, beaters, and festive decoratives included.
It is played by men using two sticks. The Dhol is slung in the front from the neck using a string. The loud sound of a big Dhol can be heard a great distance.
Dhol is a very popular instrument played in festivals, fairs, folk dances and wrestling bouts. Its big round hollow body is made either of wood or some metal. Both the open ends are covered with goatskin that is tightened with the strings running across the body of the Dhol.
