![]() After heating, the drums produce a loud, high-pitched cracking sound when struck. Just before the commencement of every performance, drummers will heat the parai, holding it close to a small bonfire, so that the heat absorbs the moisture in the drum heads and tightens them considerably. There are three fundamental strokes from which all of the rhythmic patterns are derived: striking the center of the drum with the shorter stick "slapping" the center of the drum with the long stick and striking the drum with both sticks, the dominant immediately followed by the off. The base of the stick is gripped by the thumb and index fingers and balanced between the middle and ring fingers the stick is moved back and forth using the ring finger and thumb respectively. This stick is positioned at a downward-pointing angle. The off or weak hand, which holds the long stick, rests on the upper part of the frame. It is held vertically, positioned near the lower rim of the drum. The short stick is loosely held between the thumb and three other fingers, index, middle, and ring, of the strong or dominant hand. 18 cm) that may be of any wood, called Adi Kucchi ( Tamil:அடி குச்சி). 28 cm) called Sindu Kuchi or Sundu Kuchi ( Tamil:சுண்டு குச்சி) and a short, thick stick (approx. It is played with two sticks: a long, thin flat bamboo stick (approx. This harness allows the drummer to play while standing, walking, or dancing. ![]() ![]() The parai is slung by a strap over one shoulder (weak or off-hand side) and is held vertically by pushing it towards the performer's body.
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