Dhadd
Musical instrument
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Dhadd (Punjabi: ਢੱਡ), also spelled as Dhad or Dhadh is an hourglass-shaped traditional musical instrument native to Punjab that is mainly used by the Dhadi singers.[1][2][3][4] It is also used by other folk singers of the region.
Dhadd | |
| Other names | Dhad, Dhadh |
|---|---|
| Classification | Percussion instrument |
| Related instruments | |
| udukai | |
| Musicians | |
| Amar Singh Shaunki | |
| Builders | |
| Mistry Chanan Ram Bilga | |
| More articles or information | |
| Dhadi (music), Music of Punjab, Babu Rajab Ali, Karnail Singh Paras | |
Design and playing
The dhadd is made of wood with thin a waist[5] like an hourglass.[6] The skin on both sides is tightened with ropes[2] that help in holding the instrument firmly together.[5] Its design is very similar to other Indian drums: the simple Damru, the Udukai, and the sophisticated Idakka. The Damru has knotted cords to strike its ends, but the Dhadd lacks such cords. The Damru is played by shaking/rotating quickly so that the knotted cords strike its ends,[2][6] and is also played with a stick sometimes.[2] The Udukai and the Dhad have similar techniques of playing, but the social significance is different.
- Playing
The Dhadd is played by tapping/striking fingers on one of its ends.[2][5][7] The pitch of the drum is raised by tightening a small cloth band wrapped around the waist of the drum. Closed and open sounds can also be produced.
Social significance
See also
- Dhadi (music)
- Music of Punjab
- Tsuzumi - A similar drum used in Japan