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Damroo
The drum of Shiva, this is believed to be the
first instrument given to humanity by the Lord himself; many
sadhus still carry it, as do madaris, men who exhibit bears
and monkeys, and pavement vendors. The steady rhythm of the
damroo provides an ideal accompaniment to ballads. This a
two-sided drum with an hour-glass shape; the skin is tightly
stretched over the heads which are struck either with sticks,
fingers or beads at the ends of strings wound around its
middle. Cords control the tautness of the skin and the drum
can be "tuned". The player holds the drum in one hand and
gives it a sharp twist, causing the beads to strike the drum
heads. Tassels, beads, shells and bells may be suspended from
the damroo's central cord and the heads and body of the drum
may be painted with motifs.
Source:
santabanta.com
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