A percussion instrument produces a sound by being hit with an implement, shaken, rubbed, scraped, or by any other action which sets the object into vibration. These produces tones of definite or indefinite pitch. Their primary function is often rhythmic, but many are used as melody instruments.
Today we will write about different kind of percussion instrument which includes Drums, Matka and Nagara.
Drums
Different kinds of drums form this group of musical instruments in rajasthan. They are of various kinds – the two sided drums, the shallow rimmed and single faced. The twin faced drums include the tiny Damru or Dugdugi of the Kalbeliyas and Madari.
The Bhils use the Maadal , a folk version of ‘Moisang’ which has a body of baked clay and gives a booming sound. The single faced and shallow rimmed drums are the Daf and the Chang. The Chang is the biggest, and with a parchment pasted on its rim, is a big favorite of the Holi revellers.
Matka and Algoza
Matkas and the Ghada and pair of huge earthenware pots, their mouths covered with membrane. One player plays each Matkas, and the Bhopas use it to accompany their singing. The whole effect is heightened by the graceful dance of the player.
The enchanting music for song is provided by the Algoza. An instrument belonging to the regions Tonk, Ajmer consisting of bamboo flutes played together.
Nagara
The Nagara is a conical drum played with the Surnai and Nafeeri (the two sticks). It forms part of the orchestra for the folk operas by providing rhythm.
