Dhadd
 Dhadd | |
| Other names | Dhad, Dhadh |
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| Classification | Percussion instrument |
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| udukai | |
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| Amar Singh Shaunki | |
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| Mistry Chanan Ram Bilga | |
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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.
Design and playing[edit]
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[edit]
Dhadd is very closely associated with and mostly used by the Dhadi singers[1][4] who sing folk, religious and warriors' ballads and history using this along with Sarangi.[6][7]
See also[edit]
- Dhadi (music)
- Music of Punjab
- Tsuzumi - A similar drum used in Japan
References[edit]
- ^ a b Nabha, Kahan Singh. Gur Shabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh. Amritsar: Bhai Chatar Singh, Jeewan Singh.
- ^ a b c d e "Dhad of Punjab". www.rajsamandplus.com. Retrieved 14 Mar 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DHADD". www.vikramasentamritsar.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-21. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.
- ^ a b "Dhadi and Dhadd Sarangi". www.punjabijanta.com. 30 Aug 2011. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.
- ^ a b c "DHAD". www.canteach.ca. Retrieved 13 Mar 2012.
- ^ a b c "DHAD". www.chandrakantha.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 13 Mar 2012.
- ^ a b "Dhadi tradition". Informative article. www.esikhs.com. Retrieved 13 Mar 2012.