Banjira DHNBD Delhi Style Nut And Bolt Dholak w/Standard Wrench

Two-headed wooden dholak drum that is shaped like a barrel with a tenor and bass head. The drum is held horizontally and played on both sides. Heads are held in place and tuned by nuts and bolts. Nuts can be tuned with a standard wrench, included. 

In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. Made in New Delhi by skilled craftsmen. 

Please Note: These drums are handmade and each one is unique so the drums and drum heads will vary in size. 

Item Specifications: 

Item Dimensions: 17.5" L x 10" H x 10" W. 

Playing Surface: Tenor: 6.5" and Bass: 8.25". 

Body: Stained wooden shell with linear etching and a metal handle. 

Heads: Drum heads are made from goatskin. The dholak's higher-pitched tenor head is a simple membrane, while the bass head, usually played with the left hand, has a load inside that is a mixture of tar, clay, and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well-defined tone. Both heads are tucked in a wooden hoop. 

Tuning: 8 nuts and bolts. 

Accessories Included: 

• Tuning Wrench.