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Musical Instruments from India
We have had many requests for music and musical instruments.
MI1
A double ended drum made from best quality camel skin stretched over a wooden drum. This skin is tightened with bolts. The bass end allows you to "bend" the sound with the palm of your hand. The set includes a spanner and a canvas carrying bag.
Approx. size: 42 cm high; 21 cm bass skin; 16 cm tenor skin.
MI2
A set of two drums. The bass drum is made of steel with a skin of approx. 20cm. The "teap" (high) drum is made of wood with a skin of approx.12.5cm. The set comes in a case with two cotton support rings, two skin covers and a tuning hammer.
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See individual items below
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MI3
A traditional bamboo flute with six finger holes.
NB This flute is not suitable for ensemble playing.
MI4
A bamboo whistle (recorder) with six finger holes.
NB This whistle is not suitable for ensemble playing. |
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MI5
A traditional wooden rattle with two sets of cymbals.
MI6
A set of three cymbals (small, medium and large). Made from brass to produce the finest quality sound.
MI7
Two sets of sixteen bells, with a velvet cloth band, that are tied to the ankles and wrists. These bells are often tied to the legs of camels.
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MI8
A traditional single reed harmonium. The keyboard has 25 keys covering two octaves from C. This harmonium has single bellows and comes with a cloth carrying bag.
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MI9
A traditional double reed harmonium. The keyboard has 39 keys covering three octaves from C. The harmonium also has double bellows and seven stops. The stops include single reed, double reed, vibrato and drones. The sound can be dampened by means of a muffler. The harmonium comes with a cloth carrying bag.
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CD2
A set of 3 CDs which include Hindu folk music, sacred music sung in the temple, and music and songs from the Ramayana. |
CD3
A set of 3 CDs which include the call to prayer, Urdu folk songs and the reciting of parts of the Qur'an. |
CD4
A set of 3 CDs which include Punjabi folk music, sacred music sung in the Gurdwara and the reciting of The Guru Granth Sahib.
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