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TASHA
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Tasha is a percussion instrument made of wood, metal, brass, leather, cloth, and parchment. It is a folk instrument, mainly found in Jammu and Kashmir and also in various parts of North India. Majorly used in folk and traditional music and dance sequences of Jammu and Kashmir.
TASHA in North India
Material: Metal, Wood, Bronze, Brass, Leather, Cloth
A shallow metallic bowl with a parched face. Used as a secondary drum in ensembles paired with a larger drum. The pair, jointly called Nakkara, forms a vital part of Naubat. An ancient musical instrument, Nakkara is about 2-3 feet in height. Its shape is similar to the ‘Bayan’ of Tabla. It has a bowl shaped body. Its face is made of leather, tightly fitted by Rojju (cloth straps). A percussion instrument, played with the help of two sticks. It is also played with hands in some parts of North India. Other percussion instruments like Bheri and Dundubhi are different types of Nakkara.
TASHA in Jammu and Kashmir
Material: Clay, parchment, leather
A shallow clay vessel. The wide opening is covered with skin, tightened by leather tapes, through a hoop underneath. While playing, suspended from the neck, beaten with two sticks. Used in folk and traditional music and dance sequences of Jammu and Kashmir.
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