The Tabla is one of the most iconic percussion instruments in Indian classical music, known for its rhythmic complexity and expressive tonal range. It consists of two drums—the smaller dayan (played with...
The piano, a versatile and widely used instrument in Western classical and contemporary music, has found its place in Indian classical music through innovation and cross-cultural experimentation. Developed in the early 18th...
The Santoor is a trapezoidal, hammered dulcimer-like instrument, known for its bright, cascading tones and intricate melodic patterns. Played with a pair of wooden mallets called mezrab, it produces a shimmering, ethereal...
The Pakhawaj is a traditional North Indian barrel-shaped drum, integral to classical music and dance performances. Originating from the ancient mridangam, the Pakhawaj has evolved to produce a deep, resonant sound, characterized...
The Mridangam is a two-headed percussion instrument that serves as the primary rhythmic backbone of Carnatic music. Made from a hollowed-out piece of jackwood with stretched leather drumheads on both sides, it...
The Moorsing, also known as the morsing or Jew’s harp, is a small, yet powerful percussion instrument used in Carnatic music. Made of metal with a flexible reed in the center, it...
The Khanjira is a small, handheld frame drum that is integral to South Indian classical music, particularly within the Carnatic tradition. It consists of a circular frame with a single membrane, typically...
The Jori is a traditional North Indian percussion instrument, often considered the predecessor of the modern Tabla. Unlike the Tabla, which consists of a smaller (dayan) and larger (bayan) drum, the Jori...
Aruna Sairam’s performance at Darbar Festival 2016 was a demonstration of how to count the beat with true flair. Fingers flying, heartily slapping her thigh, shooting up and down in a vivid...