The musical manjeera is a small, traditional Indian percussion instrument consisting of two metal cymbals connected by a string. When struck together, they produce a high-pitched, rhythmic sound, often used in devotional music, folk performances, and dance accompaniments. Its bright tone adds rhythm and energy to cultural musical settings.
A wooden tuned nut/bolt dumroo is an hourglass-shaped drum with tunable features. Instead of traditional string tension, it uses nuts and bolts to adjust pitch precisely, enhancing sound control. This modern adaptation of the classical dumroo is popular in both folk and classical music for producing stable, rhythmic beats.
The classical folk dumroo is a small, hourglass-shaped drum commonly used in Indian folk music and spiritual rituals. Played by twisting it between the palms, it produces rhythmic beats as two knotted strings strike its surface. This percussion instrument is closely associated with Hindu deity Lord Shiva, symbolizing cosmic sound.
The Mridangam is a traditional South Indian percussion instrument, central to Carnatic music. It is a double-headed drum, made from wood with leather drumheads, and is played with hands. Known for its deep, resonant sound, the Mridangam provides rhythmic accompaniment in classical vocal and instrumental performances.