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A '''Dafli''' or '''Daf''' is a handheld bass producing device, which can be thought of similar to a [[drum]] or [[Tabla]]. There is not much learning involved unlike other musical instruments and one can soon learn to produce a musical pattern on it. They are often used in rural folk fares, religious festivals, or [[Bhajan]]s. Some people earn their livelihood by playing such musical instruments.
A '''Dafli''' or '''Daf''' is a handheld bass producing device, which can be thought of similar to a [[drum]] or [[Tabla]]. There is not much learning involved unlike other musical instruments and one can soon learn to produce a musical pattern on it. They are often used in rural folk fares, religious festivals, or [[Bhajan]]s. Some people earn their livelihood by playing such musical instruments.
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[[Category:Drums]]
[[Category:Drums]]
[[Category:Pakistani culture]]
[[Category:Pakistani culture]]
[[Category:National symbols of Pakistan]]

Latest revision as of 20:35, 11 August 2022

Pakistani musicians playing big-sized Daf

A Dafli or Daf is a handheld bass producing device, which can be thought of similar to a drum or Tabla. There is not much learning involved unlike other musical instruments and one can soon learn to produce a musical pattern on it. They are often used in rural folk fares, religious festivals, or Bhajans. Some people earn their livelihood by playing such musical instruments.