5 Musical Instruments You'll Only See In India

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    • Publish Date: Dec 22 2017 1:16PM
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    • Updated Date: Dec 22 2017 2:53PM
5 Musical Instruments You'll Only See In India

 India’s rich cultural heritage has given us some of the most amazing yet unique musical instruments. It is often said that when words fail, music speaks and these instruments are proof of that. From different parts of the country, and from different cultures - here are 10 unique musical instruments you’ll only see in India.

1. Pepa

Pepa is a hornpipe instrument made from the horn of a buffalo. It’s an important musical instrument from Assam, particularly used during the Bihu dance. It is usually played by a young Bihuwas (a male Bihu artist) and is often compared to a flute. The pepa has different names in different tribal communities of Assam - Pempa, Xuri, Singra and some even call it Pepati.

2. Pakhawaj

Pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped, two-headed drum, which is also known as mridang. Though it looks like a dholak, it’s tuned in the same way as a tabla. A percussion instrument, the pakhawaj has a mellow tone. It’s used as an accompaniment with different forms of music and dance performances.

3. Padayani Thappu

Padayani Thappu is a frame drum with wooden rims and leather walls on one side. This instrument is played by hand, unlike parai thappu, which is played with sticks. Padayani is a ritual dance of Kerala and the thappu is used as an accompaniment. It creates percussive music rhythmically and is a treat to the ears.

4. Algoza

This instrument is a popular local instrument found in Punjab and Rajasthan. It has been adopted by Sindhi and Balochi musicians and is used in the genres of Jugni, Jind Mahi and Mirza. It looks like two flutes combined and is played by using three fingers on each side.  

5. Sursingar

Sursingar is an instrument that is quite similar to sarod and the name means ‘embellishment of melody’. In terms of size, it is larger than the sarod and produces a deeper sound. It is made from wood or leather and its neck has a metal fingerboard. The strings of this instrument are played with a metal plectrum, while the bridge is made of a flat horn.


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Prasidhi Sachdeva Blue bells model school

My favourite instrument is guitar.It comes in various styles but the one that I am learning is classical guitar as I love playing and listening classical music.

anushka sharma jain bharati mrigavati vidyalaya

My favorite is guitar because it can be played with any song and it''s running gives Great pleasure to mind I have even choose it in my art education.

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