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The '''mridangam''' is a [[percussion instrument]] of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a [[Carnatic music]] ensemble. A related instrument is the [[Kendang]], played in [[Maritime Southeast Asia]]. | The '''mridangam''' is a [[percussion instrument]] of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a [[Carnatic music]] ensemble, and in [[Dhrupad]], where a modified version, [[pakhawaj]] is the primary percussion intrument. A related instrument is the [[Kendang]], played in [[Maritime Southeast Asia]]. | ||
During a percussion ensemble, the mridangam is often accompanied by the [[ghatam]], [[kanjira]], and [[morsing]]. | During a percussion ensemble, the mridangam is often accompanied by the [[ghatam]], [[kanjira]], and [[morsing]]. | ||
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It is not uncommon for artists to use stands for the miruthangam so the body is not loaded in an asymmetrical position. | It is not uncommon for artists to use stands for the miruthangam so the body is not loaded in an asymmetrical position. | ||
There have recently been reports of gradually altered gait and in balance in those that play the mridangam for long periods of time | There have recently been reports of gradually altered gait and in balance, varying in severity, in those that play the mridangam for long periods of time in asymmetrical positions, especially with poor care to body posture. Some drums schools do not pay attention to posture and health so it's important to find a school that does so, and to ensure that teachers are experienced and licensed to teach. Additionally, the nature of the drum might make it difficult to avoid a symmetrical position for the two sides of the body. Perhaps, new innovations for the miruthangam will adapt it in such a way that circumvents this issue. | ||
Issues caused by asymmetrical | Issues caused by asymmetrical body position include functional (not structural) scoliosis, uneven shoulders and hips, and this may cause issues further down limbs, such as the gradual turning in of sole of the right foot to face medially. The asymmetry throughout the body may cause mild balance issues. As well as impairing sporting prowess, it can impair one's ability to maintain good cardiovascular health, leading to the development of associated health conditions. If the body becomes uneven to the point of impairing balance, this too can affect one's daily life. It can also affect one's self image through changing gait and balance - especially in male artists. | ||
It is not known how prevalent the issues are and some artists do not experience any symptoms, although this might be due to an awareness of health and physical appearance not being so significant some countries. Research has yet to be done on the association to physical impairments when the drum is played with a stand. | |||
Western physiotherapists may struggle to comprehend the issues faced because they are unfamiliar with the nature of the drum. Even when the issues are well understood, it is not known whether changes to the body can be reversed. | Musicians should also watch out for uneven shoulder positions when playing the drum, which may be unavoidable. It is recommended that musicians sits completely straight, with hips, spine and shoulders completely even and relaxed. Wooden stands may help alleviate issues with scoliosis, uneven shoulders, hips and its associated issues at the knee and ankles. The impacts can result in difficulty in walking and running efficiently and may cause pain later in life and in old age. Whether strength training and stretching may alleviate these problems is yet to be researched. Therefore, it is strongly advised to notify minors and their parents of issues associated with the drum so that they can make informed decisions on whether to play the drum. When played without adequate care to posture, the miruthangam has the potential to have lifelong effects on one's physical health. Regular stretching, weight training, and sports are advisable but may not prevent impairments. | ||
Western physiotherapists may struggle to comprehend the issues faced because they are unfamiliar with the nature of the drum. Even when the issues are well understood, it is not known whether such long-term changes to the body can be reversed. | |||
Such conditions may be avoided through learning from experienced, licensed teachers. | |||
Research on the miruthangam and postural issues are yet to be done. | Research on the miruthangam and postural issues are yet to be done. | ||
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* [[Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan]] | * [[Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan]] | ||
* [[Erickavu N. Sunil]] | * [[Erickavu N. Sunil]] | ||
*Anantha R. Krishnan | |||
*[[Srirangam Venkatraman]] | |||
*[[K.U. Jayachandra Rao]] | |||
*Bangalore Praveen | |||
*Arjun Kumar | |||
* [[Chalakudy Ramesh Chandran]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||