DIFFERENT FORM OF NEPALI DANCE BY MANJULA CHETRY | |
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OLD NEPALI HOUSE
- Old Nepali house found in the outskirts of Darjeeling.[West Bengal ,India]
This type of houses were made during olden days which are rarely found these days.The pillars are made from bamboo and the roofs are of typical type of grass locally named 'Siru',walls are of mud beautifully furnished and colored.Its said that this type of houses are warm in winter and cool in summer.the floor are furnished with the mixture of cow dung and mud
This type of houses were made during olden days which are rarely found these days.The pillars are made from bamboo and the roofs are of typical type of grass locally named 'Siru',walls are of mud beautifully furnished and colored.Its said that this type of houses are warm in winter and cool in summer.the floor are furnished with the mixture of cow dung and mud
सारङ्गी [Sarangi]
Sarangi" is a four string Nepali traditional instrument specially made of a tree locally named Khaamari,Its lower portion has a small box covered with animals skin for vibration,Sarangi has a bow similar to Violin for playing.This instrument is the backbone of Nepali Folk Music.Its been said that the instrument is designed similar to the shape of horse.In olden days it has served as the way for spreading messages about Culture,Tradition,Religion and Historical facts,most of the folk song sang with with Sarangi depicts some historical facts and facts related to real life.The instrument were played during festivals like Dushara Dipawali etc. but nowadays Sarangi are played in recording studios and few cultural program only.
There are also number of folks song and some commercial songs based on this instrument in Nepali Musics holding place in several hearts. Sarangi still have its importance in our culture and tradition People still love to listen the sweet melody of the instrument "SARANGI".
There are also number of folks song and some commercial songs based on this instrument in Nepali Musics holding place in several hearts. Sarangi still have its importance in our culture and tradition People still love to listen the sweet melody of the instrument "SARANGI".
Madal: मादल्
Madal: Madal is one of the old traditional musical instrument of Nepali folk music,its said that Madal has been derived from 'Mridanga' (an important instrument of Indian classical music).There are different types of beats of this instrument used for controlling the flow of the song. Name of few beats are as follows:झ्याउरे [Jhewray],ख्याली [khyali],समला [samala],सोरठी [Sorathi] ,चरित्र [Charitra], चड्के [Charkey] etc. In olden days the farmers used to play Madal for refreshment after the whole days work.It was also played during festivals like Tihar while playing Deusi [Deusi: A typical type of play like Christmas Carol played during Tihar(Dipawali) spreading the message of God and Goddess and celebrating the festival and creating the feeling of oneness]. Not only in olden days but Madal also plays a vital role in today's musical world as its used in recording studios for recording purposes.A famous Bollywood music director played madal in one his composition 'Hoga tumse pyara kaun'{होगा तुमसे प्यारा कौन} which still captures the heart of the people.
पनचे बाजा [Panchey Baja]
Panche Baja is a group of five traditional Nepali musical instruments that are played during auspicious occasions. The jhurma, tyamko, or dholaki (drums), damaha (kettledrum), narsiha (a long horn-like instrument), Sanai (a pipe instrument), and Karnal, (a big-mouthed instrument comprise the Panche Baja.
Dholaki ©2006 bishnuPanche Baja is used in holy ceremonies like marriage. But now this system is found only in the rural areas where people living in poverty cannot afford advanced musical bands. So people living in the villages are preserving Nepal's tradition and culture.
Musical instruments have proved to be one of the major sources of entertainment from the first hole drilled in a caveman's bone flute, to Pythagoras's ratios, to the computer synthesizers of today. Musical composition took on additional harmonic complexity during this time, as composers discovered ways to utilize the new resources.
Technology created musical complexity and the need for changing intonation in later years. People are getting used to the modern instruments as they are easy to use, and lots of institutions give training for use of such instruments. The younger generation, who are supposed to preserve the tradition and culture of our ancestors, are much influenced by Western music.
Pahche Baja traditional folk musical instruments are now in trouble due to the increasing demand for Western music. There needs to be a reform so Panche Baja performers can play professionally. Then people from around the world will have an opportunity to learn about the significance of Nepal's traditional musical instruments.
Dholaki ©2006 bishnuPanche Baja is used in holy ceremonies like marriage. But now this system is found only in the rural areas where people living in poverty cannot afford advanced musical bands. So people living in the villages are preserving Nepal's tradition and culture.
Musical instruments have proved to be one of the major sources of entertainment from the first hole drilled in a caveman's bone flute, to Pythagoras's ratios, to the computer synthesizers of today. Musical composition took on additional harmonic complexity during this time, as composers discovered ways to utilize the new resources.
Technology created musical complexity and the need for changing intonation in later years. People are getting used to the modern instruments as they are easy to use, and lots of institutions give training for use of such instruments. The younger generation, who are supposed to preserve the tradition and culture of our ancestors, are much influenced by Western music.
Pahche Baja traditional folk musical instruments are now in trouble due to the increasing demand for Western music. There needs to be a reform so Panche Baja performers can play professionally. Then people from around the world will have an opportunity to learn about the significance of Nepal's traditional musical instruments.
Damphu [डम्फु
Damphu is the an instrument played by the hill tribal people Tamang,in olden days it was made by bamboo stripe round in shape and animals skin was stretched covering the ring and pinned by small pins made of bamboo.Its has only one type of beat locally named Selo [2/4].