MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF TAMANG

1. Damphu- is a double-sided disk-shaped drum topped with leather and with a long wooden handle.This is a very rare musical instrument belonging to the indigenous Tamang Community. Damphu is a percussion instrument similar to a big tambourine. This instrument is used to melodiously play Tamang selo.The popular ancient folk instrument Damphu and an original rhythm of Tamang Selo have unique importance and influence among other Nepalese cultural folk music. This instrument is very easy to play and easy to learn.
2. Kaling
3. Khandi
4. Gonggop
5. Gyapung
6. Jarunge
7. Damba
8. Dilbu
9. Tamang Ghyaling
10. Tamang Tungna
11. Tung
12. Thunder
13. Pihung
14. Puli - This rhythmic musical instrument is played by Tamang groups. It’s played with the rhythm of six fingers and is blown by mouth. This musical instrument is played during various religious rituals and ceremony. It is important while singing Tamang Selo.
15. Bupsel
16. Bhate Madal- is the traditional musical instrument of Tamang group (Sindhupalcowk). It follows the track of song and is completely made of bamboo. Hexagon shaped hole is in between the bamboo wherefrom wire comes out. The wire at the either side holds the bamboo and to raise pieces of bamboo are placed. It sounds similar to madal but is made of bamboo hence it might have been called Bhate madal.
17. Sindung
18. Silyang

 
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