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The douroo is a large version of the damroo
with sharp, resonant notes. Midway between the two heads a
flap of heavy cloth is wrapped over the cords to tighten or
loosen them, thus modulating the notes. The wrapper is often
gaily coloured or embroidered. Often tassels are hung along
the rim of the heads. The stick is usually plain and whittled
to smoothness. The douroo is rarely played with the fingers
although the drummer may use his thumb and first two fingers
to modulate the notes. The drummer chooses the stick carefully
and does not change it for fear that the notes may vary. He is
wary of allowing others to handle the stick although he does
not hesitate to hand over the douroo itself. Another form of
the douroo is rigged like the damroo, except instead of beads
on strings, the strikers are two cloth nuggets or tightly
wound knots. The douroo has been the instrument of shamans and
exorcists as well as those who sing the praises of Guga, Lord
of the Snakes. Guga Navmi is celebrated during the rainy
season, in Saun also called Sawan, after the transplantation
of paddy. Groups of Guga singers accompanied by drummers, roam
from place to place carrying a tall pole embellished with
peacock feathers and dozens of bright scarves.
Source:
santabanta.com
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