Dhols & Dholak
£145.25
(inc. VAT)
The dholak drum is a traditional South Asian two headed hand drum shaped like a barrel. The larger drum head tapers to a smaller head to create a variety of tones when playing.
It can be played in various positions but is usually seen being played whilst sitting.
Dhols and dholaks are double ended barrel shaped drums with either a rope or nut and bolt tuning mechanism
Maybe best known as the heartbeat of bhangra music
The heads can be of hide or nylon or even one of each at different ends to give a contrasting bass and treble tone