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Nepalese music integrates fanciful and rhythmical sounds of
melodies with a typical sharp resonance. The traditional folk songs or tunes are sung in the foothills of the Himalayan region by the locale symbolizes the religious
and agricultural life. Talking about the traditional folk music and songs the
traditional instruments also plays a vital role in completing the excellence of
Nepalese music. The traditional
instruments have their own importance in the Nepalese culture and tradition. There
are three most popular traditional instruments which are widely played during festivals and celebrations and these instruments are commonly known as
Madal, Sarangi, and Bansuri. But today let us talk about the most popular traditional
instrument which is commonly famous in the villages of the Himalayan region of
Nepal and as well as in the northeast region of India( Darjeeling, Sikkim where
the majority Nepali people are living). Yes, today I am talking about the
popular Nepalese traditional instrument Madal (Nepali local language).
Madal:
Madal is a classic traditional percussion instrument that
is widely played by hanging the drum over the shoulders or around the neck.
Madal (Traditional Folk Drum) is also considered as the backbone of the
traditional folk music and one of the ancient folk instrument played by the
Nepalese community during the festivals (Tihar, Deusi-Bhailo) and celebrations.
It is popularly used as a hand drum and mainly for rhythm keeping in folk music
and songs. It is believed that the Madal (Traditional folk Drum) was originated
from the Magar community in western Nepal. Madal (Traditional folk Drum) is
also the national musical instrument of Nepal. Basically, Madal is a double-headed hand drum used in Nepal and the north-eastern part of India. It consists of
a cylindrical body with a slight bulge at its center and heads at both ends,
one head larger than the other. It is usually played horizontally in a seated
position, with both heads played simultaneously. Normally, a wooden log is cut
in order to form a hollow cavity, well known as Ghar (घर). The drum heads are double-layer skin usually used from a goat’s skin.
The drum heads are then covered by dried leather (goat’s skin) and the leather is
stretched in such a proper way that it produces a melodic sound when played by
the hands from both ends of the drum. Basically, the right side is smaller and
the left is bigger, hence the left side gives a bass sound. The dark surface of the
drum head mainstream known as 'Khari' while the external plain surface is
famously known as 'Maidan'. The peripheral piece of the drum heads which somewhat
lifts is well known as 'Chatti'. The long segment of skin string running along
the body of the Madal is well known as Tan or Tana. From that point forward, we
have the piece of the drumheads where the strings around the body of the Madal
weave called 'Tana Ghar' or 'Mathura'. What's more, at long last, the lash uses
to mount the Madal on the hips of the player called 'Juiina'.
Madal is an indispensable piece of Nepalese culture and has numerous strict and social essentialness
like the acclaimed Nepalese 'Panche Baja'. Madal dominatingly is played in
Nepalese Folk and Lok geet. It is likewise a renowned instrument for Dohori and
Rodhi melodies just as for the celebrations Dashain, Tihar and other celebrations
among the Nepalese people group. The musicality produced using Madal hoists and
delivers a euphoric and lively tone, which is among the principal highlights of
Nepalese customary people music. Other than being only an instrument, Madal is
likewise the image and mascot of Nepalese culture and society, and it will
proceed to prosper and advance both the way of life and sound of Nepalese
society and its way of life.
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