Instruments

Khunda

Khunda is 5-foot long stick that is hooked at the top and is used to add some excitement to Bhangra occasions. Khunde are made light and durable. We have Khunde decorated with gold steel band across the whole body. Khunde can be used in a variety of ways in a Bhangra performance. Performers can sway side to side while holding the khunda out with their hand, or place the khunda over or against their shoulders while performing bhangra moves. Khunde are a must-have for any high level Bhangra performance.

Kaato

Kaato literally means squirrel in Punjabi. Kaatos are made from top quality wood (Black Taali). They come with cushion for awesome grip. Bhangra Dancers hold it in their left hand and pull the string with their right hand to make the mouth and tail move to produce a clapping sound. This is a very fun and cute instrument to include in your Bhangra dance performance.

Chimta

Chimta is a musical instrument which is made up of long pieces of metal and usually made up of steel. The word ‘Chimta’ literally means ‘tongs’. The instrument has evolved to include brass jingles. The chimta can come in small or large sizes. This instrument is played to help define the beat of a song. Chimta players hold the musical instrument in one hand and strike the two sides of the chimta together to produce a chiming and metallic sound.

Dhol

Dhol is a rhythmic instrument which is made up from large barrel-shaped drum with the treble on right side and bass on left side. This helps to produce a high bass, energetic tone. Some of the most commonly known dhol rhythms are bhangra, dhamaal and kaharva. Sikhs also used the dhol in war and later to celebrate successful harvests. Today the dhol is the root of modern Bhangra music. Customization is avaliable on your dhol. Phumans and straps are also included. Two drumsticks made of bamboo are also provided to beat the drum.

Algozey

Algozey, popularly used in bhangra dance form, are made from the finest wood. They come already tuned and ready to play. This instrument was traditionally played by goat drovers in the Punjab region. This instrument helps to create a melodious, mesmeric sound. Sound is produced by breathing into the flutes rapidly.

Dholki

Dholki is a hand drum which is made with a variety of sheasham wood of your choice. Dholki plays an important role during Indian weddings when women beat the dholki to produce sound and rhythms to sing along to. Indian weddings are assumed to be incomplete without the beats of dholki and do not require as specific playing techniques as the tabla.

Harmonium

The Harmonium was introduced to India in the 19th century by missionaries. It quickly became a popular instrument as it was portable and easy to learn. Harmonium is the only keyboard instrument which is free standing and produces sound when air is being blown through sets of vibrating reeds. It is usually made of Kehl wood. There are side carry handles and a keyboard cover with a lock and key.

Sarangi

Originating from Rajasthani folk music, the Sarangi is a stringed instrument with a short neck. It is made from Tun wood and has a box-like shape with three hollow chambers. Out of all Indian instruments, the Sarangi resembles the sound of a human voice most closely. It was traditionally used by singers to aid their vocals but became more popular in the 18th century as one of the prime instruments in Indian classical music. A properly tuned sarangi will buzz like a bee-hive. Each sarangi is beautifully crafted to meet your needs.

Sitar

The Sitar goes back to the middle-ages and is comprised of a long hollow neck, large resonating chamber and strings that are plucked to create a low tuned sound. Sitar is made of Tun wood with 7 main strings and 13 sympathetic strings. There is a variety of sitars in the market but having a quality sitar is very important. Curved frets of sitar are movable which allows fine tuning.

Tabla

The word ‘tabla’ originates from the Arabic word ‘tabl’ which means ‘drum’. Tabla is known to be a pair of drums which is a combination of a small metal drum as well as a large metal drum. Playing tabla involves use of fingers and palms in different configurations. The various combinations of playing techniques are used to create a variety of different sounds creating both deep and high pitched beats. There are different kinds of tabla to choose from. Depending on your skill set, you are able to customize it to your need.

Tumbi

Originating from Northern Punjab, the Tumbi has been used in Punjabi folk music and is now very popular with Bhangra. It is a one string instrument which creates a high pitched sound when the string is plucked. The instrument comprises of a wooden stick which is mounted onto a toomba or wooden resonator covered with skin. The metallic string is placed over the stick and resonator and is flicked to create a sharp pitched sound. A high quality wooden tumbi is perfect for any stage performance as it represents original Punjabi folk music and can be used as a gimmick to give a traditional feel to a performance.