Professional Bengali Khamak – Handcrafted Wooden Folk Instrument with Authentic Rhythmic Sound

Professional Bengali Khamak or Gopi Chand Musical Instruments Wooden Khamak LOVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC

Product Information Article - Khamak Material - Wood Head Type - Skin Length - 18cm Approx approx Width - 17cm Approx approx. Height - 14.5cm Approx approx Weight - 750 Gram Approx approx Product details

The khamak, or bugchu, is almost 7 inches tall and has a diameter of 7 inches. It is used for rhythmic accompaniment.

This instrument has one head that is resonated by plucking the string that is attached to it.Dating some 500 years back, the khamak originally had a single string but was later modified and now contains two strings.

The player holds the body of the instrument under his left arm while his left hand pulls the small brass drum, jerking it slightly, almost unnoticeable. This controls the tension on the strings and sets the fundamental tone of the melody when the strings are plucked….the performer plucks

Product type: drums Suitable for: drums