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Dhad
Having the damroo's hourglass shape but
slightly larger-about 12 fingers in length-the body of the
dhad is made of mango, mulberry or sheesham wood and the heads
are covered in goatskin held taut with cords. The player pulls
the cord tight with one hand and taps the fingers of the other
hand on the head. Tightening and loosening the cord creates
different notes. Tassels and small bells often adorn the dhad.
Sarangi and dhad hold complementary positions
in Punjabi folk music and are played together. T'he dhadis,
singers of heroic ballads and romantic tales, take their name
from this drum. Sometimes kafis are also sung to the
accompaniment of dhad and sarangi.
Source:
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