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Khartal is an ancient instrument mainly used in devotional / folk songs. It has derived its name from Sanskrit words 'kara' meaning hand and 'tala' meaning clapping. This wooden clapper is a Ghana Vadya which has discs or plates that produce a clinking sound when clapped together.
- Which classification does the instrument Kartal belong to?
- How is khartal played?
- How can I buy Kartal?
- When was khartal invented?
Which classification does the instrument Kartal belong to?
The Kartal are a percussion instrument similar to the chimta in effect, if not design They are simply a pair of wooden blocks or frames that have been outfitted with small metal pieces or bells.
How is khartal played?
Khartal being a basic percussion support for the main music, enthusing the player and those around to involve in music they are rendering, the player just holds it in one's right or left hand, some very proficient players keeping them in both the hands, striking the blocks on and again according to the required rhythm, ...
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When was khartal invented?
The earliest use of khartal was in bhajan, harinam, and kirtan devotional music. The rhythms used in bhajan devotionals were derived from the Samaveda samhita dated around 1000 BCE. Around the same time, khartal and other percussion rhythms were used in kirtan devotionals from the Nama-kirtana.
