Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Rajasthani Music

Bankia
Rajasthan are simple but quite unusual. Handcrafted by the musicians themselves they are rather unique and include instruments like the Morchang, Naad, Sarangi, Kamayacha, Rawanhattha, Algoza, Khartal, Poongi, Bankia and Da. Bankia is a trumpet like brass instrument with an oblong loop type tube body, which has a saucer shaped opening and it is an integrated mouthpiece through which, an air is blown powerfully. Bankia can be played with number of instruments, but the best it is heard with the dhol. It is one of the most favourite instrument of Rajasthan at the time of auspicious and festive occasions. The sound of Bankia gives a welcome boost to the tempo of the drummer, stimulates singers, and provides refreshing fillip to the dancers. Playing Bankia is a unique instrument, which is generally used to strengthen the overall effect of the celebration.

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