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The Mridangam drum is the principal drum used in the performance of classical South Indian music and dance. This instrument is a single piece of wood that is hollowed out and has playing heads on both sides.
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Mridangam, South Indian
The South Indian Mridangam has a Jackfruit tree wood shell with two heads, bass and tenor, and lace tension tuning. Held horizontally, the two opposing heads are bass (approximately 8 inches) and tenor (approximately 6.5 inches). Overall length is approximately 24 inches. The Southern Mridangam tenor head has a wider outer Chat layer that fills the space between the Syahi and the gajara( braided rim). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the layers to add to the sound. The base head also has an inside load. There are no tuning blocks (thought you could insert wooden dowels if you wanted). The is a special rhythm instrument for accompaniment to vocal or devotional music. Made in India.
Price: $505.00
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