BA Mridangam OverviewInstrument Description: The Mridangam is a double-headed drum with a goblet-shaped body, usually made from a single piece of wood. One side of the drumhead is larger and is called the "bass" or "thoppi," while the other side is smaller and termed the "treble" or "valanthalai."Construction: Traditionally, the drum's body is carved from jackfruit wood or other hardwoods. The drumheads are made from layers of animal skin, typically goat or buffalo hide, stretched over the ends of the drum.Playing Technique: Mridangam players use their fingers, palms, and heels of the hands to strike the drumheads, producing a wide range of tones and rhythmic patterns. The drum is held horizontally and played with both hands.Importance in Carnatic Music: In Carnatic mus...
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