How does dholak produce sound

Dholak is a musical instrument which has a thin stretched membrane . When the head is beaten gently the stretch membrane starts to vibrate. The sound is produced by the vibrations of this thin stretched membrane.

1. What is the vibrating part of Dholak?
2. What is Dholak sound?
3. How does a Dholak work?
4. How is dhol produced?

What is the vibrating part of Dholak?

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(a) Dholak: Dholak has stretched membranes that vibrate to produce sound. (b) Sitar: In sitar, the stretched strings, when vibrate, they produce sound. (c) Flute: In flute, the air column inside it vibrates and produces sound.

What is Dholak sound?

The dholak's high-pitched head is a simple membrane, while the bass head, typically played with the left hand, has a syahi compound that lowers the pitch and allows the typical Dholak sliding sound ("giss" or "gissa"), often a caked residue of mustard oil pressing, to which some sand and oil or tar may be applied.

How does a Dholak work?

The body or shell of the Dholak is made of sheesham or mango wood. The larger membrane, played with a stick, has a compound (Syahi) applied which helps to lower the pitch and produce the sound. The smaller drumhead is played with the left hand which produces a high pitch.
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Dholak.

How is dhol produced?

Dhol is made up of two stretched membranes tied by strong string. One side of dhol is played by wooden stick called "tiparu", on that side black coloured ink paste stick in the centre. This membrane is called the "dhum".