Pakhawaj
OriginIndia
Year500
FamilyPercussion
About the Pakhawaj
The ancient predecessor of the tabla. A two-headed barrel drum. Over 1,500 years of Indian tradition. Used in dhrupad vocal music. Larger and deeper sounding than the tabla. The playing technique uses the whole hand. The left head is loaded with wheat paste.
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