Compare the wind instrument of Meghalaya with that of Uttar Pradesh
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It was in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, which is popularly referred as the Scotland of the East, we discovered Tangmuri, a prominent musical instrument, part of traditional cultural programmes and festivals. Shillong, picturesque with its mountain peaks and water falls, incidentally, is also known as one of the music capitals of India with events taking place throughout the year. During our visit, we had the opportunity to witness some of them.
Tangmuri is referred to as the queen of instruments and is widely performed in Meghalaya. Consisting of a tube with seven holes, Tangmuri is associated with the religious dance called Ka Shad Nong Krem, chiefly among the Khasis of Jaintia hills and the neighbouring areas and also part of traditional rituals. Majority tribes of Meghalaya are the Khasis and the Niam Khasi is an indigenous religion.
The instrument consists of a 15 cm long conical-bore (also called the wooden bell), a mouth piece and a wooden tube, which is about 20 cm long, with seven finger holes. The conical bore is attached to the wooden tube by a push-fit. A grass reed, narrow at one end and broad at the other end, is inserted into the mouth piece. The narrow end of the reed is then inserted inside a slender metal staple which is then attached to the main wooden tube. Tangmuri produces high-pitch tone when played.
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It was in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, which is popularly referred as the Scotland of the East, we discovered Tangmuri, a prominent musical instrument, part of traditional cultural programmes and festivals. Shillong, picturesque with its mountain peaks and water falls, incidentally, is also known as one of the music capitals of India with events taking place throughout the year. During our visit, we had the opportunity to witness some of them.
Tangmuri is referred to as the queen of instruments and is widely performed in Meghalaya. Consisting of a tube with seven holes, Tangmuri is associated with the religious dance called Ka Shad Nong Krem, chiefly among the Khasis of Jaintia hills and the neighbouring areas and also part of traditional rituals. Majority tribes of Meghalaya are the Khasis and the Niam Khasi is an indigenous religion.
The instrument consists of a 15 cm long conical-bore (also called the wooden bell), a mouth piece and a wooden tube, which is about 20 cm long, with seven finger holes. The conical bore is attached to the wooden tube by a push-fit. A grass reed, narrow at one end and broad at the other end, is inserted into the mouth piece. The narrow end of the reed is then inserted inside a slender metal staple which is then attached to the main wooden tube. Tangmuri produces high-pitch tone when played.
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