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RohanRhythm Low Pitch Sheesham Mridangam
Estimated price for orientation: 543 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: RohanRhythm MPN: MRDRLS UPC: 844731054334
The Mridangam is one of the most ancient and popular hand drums from India. It is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. The mridangam has two drumheads: bass (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Overall length is approximately 22-24 inches; the bass head is 7 1/2 - 8 3/4 inches in diameter and the pitched head is 6 1/4 - 7 1/2 inches in diameter. The shell is made of sheesham. It functions as a solo instrument, as well as the primary percussion instrument in vocal and instrumental ensembles.Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. When played, the drum is held horizontally, and played with the fingers and palms.The new RohanRhythm tuneable mridangam combines traditional strapping with a convenient nut-and-bolt system of fastening. The design has many advantages over the traditional design:Easy tuning with a wrench
Pitch range of up to five whole steps (C to A) compared to +/- 1 whole step with the traditional instrument
Easy head replacement
Independent tuning of the drumheads
Weaved rope retains traditional elegance of the through-and-through strapping
No sharp hooks to impede performance
Traditional mridangams can be retrofitted with the new designFor more information on the design, visit Rohan Krishnamurthy's . Product Features
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | RohanRhythm |
| MPN: | MRDRLS | UPC: | 844731054334 |
The Mridangam is one of the most ancient and popular hand drums from India. It is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. The mridangam has two drumheads: bass (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Overall length is approximately 22-24 inches; the bass head is 7 1/2 - 8 3/4 inches in diameter and the pitched head is 6 1/4 - 7 1/2 inches in diameter. The shell is made of sheesham. It functions as a solo instrument, as well as the primary percussion instrument in vocal and instrumental ensembles.Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. When played, the drum is held horizontally, and played with the fingers and palms.The new RohanRhythm tuneable mridangam combines traditional strapping with a convenient nut-and-bolt system of fastening. The design has many advantages over the traditional design:Easy tuning with a wrench
Pitch range of up to five whole steps (C to A) compared to +/- 1 whole step with the traditional instrument
Easy head replacement
Independent tuning of the drumheads
Weaved rope retains traditional elegance of the through-and-through strapping
No sharp hooks to impede performance
Traditional mridangams can be retrofitted with the new designFor more information on the design, visit Rohan Krishnamurthy's . Product Features
Pitch range of up to five whole steps (C to A) compared to +/- 1 whole step with the traditional instrument
Easy head replacement
Independent tuning of the drumheads
Weaved rope retains traditional elegance of the through-and-through strapping
No sharp hooks to impede performance
Traditional mridangams can be retrofitted with the new designFor more information on the design, visit Rohan Krishnamurthy's . Product Features