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I recently saw an amazing video about this great little drum on Youtube (of course). Anyone out there play the Kanjira? I would love to know more about them, their role in Indian Classical music, your thoughts.
I do sell the tunable Remo version on my website, but I'm not here to be the pushy salesman. If you are interested, though, (ahem), please visit my profile page for the link to my site.
Now, back to the Kanjira. I find it fascinating that this is a drum that often has to be dampened (the lizard skin), in order to deepen the sound. I find that ironic, as it is usually the opposite problem for drums with natural heads, we are always seeking to tighten them up by the fire, out in the sun, or with a darn hair dryer. What are your experiences with the Kanjira?
I do sell the tunable Remo version on my website, but I'm not here to be the pushy salesman. If you are interested, though, (ahem), please visit my profile page for the link to my site.
Now, back to the Kanjira. I find it fascinating that this is a drum that often has to be dampened (the lizard skin), in order to deepen the sound. I find that ironic, as it is usually the opposite problem for drums with natural heads, we are always seeking to tighten them up by the fire, out in the sun, or with a darn hair dryer. What are your experiences with the Kanjira?
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Re: Craving Kanjira!!
Tue, July 21, 2009 - 10:19 AMkanjira comes from south india. it is used in carnatic music.
traditionally, the heads of kanjiras were made from the belly of a female monitor lizard which is now on the endangered list and almost extinct. its pretty difficult to legally purchase a kanjira made from monitor lizard.
I own a Cooperman kanjira with a synthetic head.
I don't play very well, but I do pick it up now and then and mess around
the beat goes on..................
