Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Madal


Madal is the most popular folk musical instrument of Nepal. It was first brought into use by the Nags(Magars). Now it has become a vital musical instrument in majority of the communities of Nepal. This musical instrument is prepared the short timber of Bakaino, dar, khamari, chhatiun.etc. covering both ends with leather.Itis tightened with leathers and made empty inside. It is played by both hands hanging it on the waist. Sorathi Madal is played only in popular Sorathi song of Dura, Magar, Gurung and Kumal. In contrast to general Madals both ends of this madal are equal size.

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