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NEPALESE MUSICAL INTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION
Sarangi

Sarangi is a very common Nepalese musical instrument and sarangi comes in many varieties.Sarangi is a gut stringed instrument that is carved in a single piece of wood. The Sarangi's neck is fretless and the bridge is seated on a skin stretched over the body of the instrument. In Nepali sarangis are carried out the Gaine, whose profession is singing.

Most of the sarangis have 3 playing strings, played with the cuticle of the index and the major fingers of the left hand, 1 bronze rhythm string that is tuned on the high tonic (SA), 11 sympathetic strings placed on two flat bridges near the pegs tuned on the notes of the raga, and at least 24 sympathetic strings tuned on all the shrutis of two octaves.

The sarangi playing strings are played with a bow (different from the violin bow, the tension is convex and adaptative) held in the right hand.Sarangi is played solo and/or often accompanies Gaine singers The shape of the sarangi is some what like violin.

Madal
Madal two-sided Nepali Drum. Madal is very popular musical instrument of the Himalayan country of Nepal. Madla is specially made up of hollow wood and leather, thongs and other essentials, diligently carving out one
particular forlk instrument called "madal"- the two-sided Nepali Drum.

Madal is specially made up of hollow wood and leather. Black like paste is pasted in the both round part of the Madal,which makes Madal to produce more melodious sound. Madal is used almost in every celebration in Nepal whether it is a wedding ceremony, or a welcome party, or prize distribution occasions, etc. Madal is most popular in the young groups.They love to play Madal in most of the occasions.This instrument produces melodious sounds. This is a kind of typical Nepali musical instrument and specially used for wedding ceremony or other special occasions.

Tabala

A Tabala is a pair of small hand drums. The head of each consists of a main membrane with an annular membrane on top, and a black spot in the middle, giving them a wide variety of unique sounds. The smaller drum is called the Tabla, or Tabl and usually has a wooden shell. The larger bass drum is called the Dagga and usually has a brass shell. They are also referred to as dayan and bayan, meaning right and left. A right handed player plays the Tabla with the right hand and a left handed player plays the Tabla with left hand. The black spot is called the syahi (see-ah-hee), and is off-center on the Dagga.

Tabala is a classical music instrument and is very popular music instrument in this Himalayan land. Tabala is widely made in Nepal.

Tibetan Laha

Trumpets can be traced back over thousands of year. Most of the ancient trumpets were straight or hooked and have a long, almost cylindrical tube and a slightly flaring bell. The ancient Tibetan Trumpet which is known as Tibetan Laha consisted of a straight conical tube and folding system. This type of Tibetan Laha is mostly played by Tibetan “lamas” (monks) for rituals and for other kind of ceremonies, especially in Gumbas (Buddhist temples).

It has an adjustable length that can be 5 feet long when stretched. It is made of copper with crafted silver around its button and top.This Tibetan Laha is very popular music instrument in this Himalayan land. Tibetan Lahas are used widely in the Himalayan part of Nepal for special ceremonies and rituals by the Buddhist monks. Tibetan Lahas plays very important role in Nepal and is found and used almost every part of Nepal

Sitar

The sitar developed during the collapse of the Moghul empire (circa 1700). It reflected the culture of the times in that it showed both Indian and Persian characteristics. Sitar is perhaps the most well known of the Indian instruments. Sitar is a long necked instrument with an interesting construction. It has a varying number of strings but 17, is usual. It has three to four playing strings and three to four drone strings. The approach to tuning is somewhat similar to other Indian stringed instruments. These strings are plucked with a wire finger plectrum called mizrab. There are also a series of sympathetic strings lying under the frets. These strings are almost never played but they vibrate whenever the corresponding note is sounded. The frets are metal rods which have been bent into crescents.

The main resonator is usually made of a gourd and there is sometimes an additional resonator attached to the neck.

Basuri (Flute)
Basuri (flute) is a parallel hollow music instrument. Basuri is strongly attached with the Hindu religion. It is believed that Lord Krishna used to play Basuri very well and used to carry most of the time with him. Gopini(s) are attracted by the melodious sound of Basuri played by Lord Krishna. Basuri is made of wood, bamboo and metal in different sizes with artistic decoration in it. This small and light music instrument produces melodious sound and widely played and found in most part of this Himalayan country Nepal. Basuri is made in almost every part of Nepal. Most of the Nepalese guys in village carry this fine and light piece of instrument with him while grazing cattle. This fine and light piece of music instrument is very popular in Nepal.
Tungna
Tungna is a typical Tibetan music instrument. It is played mostly by the old aged people in the Himalayan land of Nepal and Tibet to celebrate their gathering and other festivals. They love to play Tungna with their songs which they compose themselves specially while welcoming new year or when grow crops or on some especial occasions. Tungna is mostly liked by the people in Himalayan land of Tibet and Nepal. Most of the people in Tibet have at least one Tungna in their house.
Tingchha
Tingchha are common member of concussion families, in which pairs of similar objects are sounded by clashing together. Cymbals, made of metal, have a long history in Asia. Sizes range from big size, to tiny cymbals. Castanets, very popular on Spain, are wood shells usually clicked together in the palm of the hand. Tingchha are highly used in the Himalayan area like Nepal and Tibet Monks use Tingchha in monastery for their rituals. Tingchha are also used by Newari community of Nepal in their different ceremony or occasions. Tingchha are made of brass which gives very sharp sounds and both the pieces are attached with a leather string in order to make them play easily. Tingchha presented here are the combined collection of plain and carved Tingchha.
 
Bajra Ghanti and Dhilbu
Bajra Ghanti is a popular bell in Buddhist community. Dhilbu is also a popular object in Buddhist community. These are made by brass with Pancha Dhatu (five elements of metals). In the upper part of Bajra Ghanta, one can find the symbol of thunderbolt. In Buddhist community Lamas (the monks) use this Instrument in different ceremony and rituals.
Damaru
Damaru is very unique music instrument. Damaru is popular in both Hindu and Buddhist religion. According to Hindu religion Lord Shiva used to carry this instrument most of the time with him and used to play whenever he feels like dancing. Damaru has also equal important role in Buddhist religion. Monks use this instrument for their different celebration or rituals or in different occasions. This instrument is made of wood and leather. It is covered by leather in both sides of small hollow wood. Damaru is played by hand shaking the wrist left to right gently.
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