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{{Short description|Type of finger bell}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
[[File:ybells.jpg|right|thumb|Yakshagana cymbal.]] | [[File:ybells.jpg|right|thumb|Yakshagana cymbal.]] | ||
The '''Yakshagana bells''' ({{ | The '''Yakshagana bells''' ({{langx|kn|ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ತಾಳಗಳು}}) or '''Yakshagana cymbal''' are a pair of finger bells made of a special alloy (traditional five metal) used in [[Yakshagana]] (Badagu Thittu). They are used by the singer to keep the tempo and rhythm of Yakshagana performances. The pitch of the bells are generally very high and do not match the pitch of the singer; as such, singers may use bells of any key. | ||
== Methods of use== | == Methods of use== | ||
The player of the Yakshagana bells holds the thread tied to the bells and hits the edge of one bell to the face of the other bell. There are various techniques that may be used to produce different sounds from the instrument. For fast rhythms, the non-dominant hand is rolled to facilitate fast beating. A closed hit of the bells produces a sound without any overtone and with sudden decay. This stroke indicates a gap (husi) and is often used to indicate change in rhythm or tempo to other musicians. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://shruti.hejje.com Yashagana Shruti Box Software Online/WINDOWS/Linux/Mobile/iPhone/Android]. | * [http://shruti.hejje.com Yashagana Shruti Box Software Online/WINDOWS/Linux/Mobile/iPhone/Android] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426124213/http://shruti.hejje.com/ |date=26 April 2013 }}. | ||
[[Category:Yakshagana]] | [[Category:Yakshagana]] | ||
[[Category:Carnatic music instruments]] | [[Category:Carnatic music instruments]] | ||
[[Category:Hand drums]] | [[Category:Hand drums]] | ||
[[Category:Pitched percussion]] | [[Category:Pitched percussion instruments]] | ||
[[Category:Indian musical instruments]] | [[Category:Indian musical instruments]] | ||
{{Carnatic-music-stub}} | {{Carnatic-music-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:04, 18 July 2025
The Yakshagana bells (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) or Yakshagana cymbal are a pair of finger bells made of a special alloy (traditional five metal) used in Yakshagana (Badagu Thittu). They are used by the singer to keep the tempo and rhythm of Yakshagana performances. The pitch of the bells are generally very high and do not match the pitch of the singer; as such, singers may use bells of any key.
Methods of use[edit | edit source]
The player of the Yakshagana bells holds the thread tied to the bells and hits the edge of one bell to the face of the other bell. There are various techniques that may be used to produce different sounds from the instrument. For fast rhythms, the non-dominant hand is rolled to facilitate fast beating. A closed hit of the bells produces a sound without any overtone and with sudden decay. This stroke indicates a gap (husi) and is often used to indicate change in rhythm or tempo to other musicians.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Yashagana Shruti Box Software Online/WINDOWS/Linux/Mobile/iPhone/Android Archived 26 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
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