History and Construction of Chayabrang Musical Instrument
History –
- The chayabrang is a percussion instrument made of wood and leather. An indigenous drum of the Limbu community of Sikkim, and part of their traditional and cultural identity.
- The chayabrang is a hollow rectangular wooden drum about two meters in diameter and two feet in length.
- The drum is hung around the neck with a lanyard at belly height and is played during Chasok Tangnam, the auspicious festivals of the Limbu community.
Construction
- The chyabrang has two holes on both ends, each end pulled tightly by cow and bull/buffalo skins: on the right and left ends respectively.
- A face covered with cow hide produces a sharp, treble tone, while a face covered with ox/buffalo skin produces a flat, bass sound.
- The cow skin face is called huksgay and is played with the palm of the hand, the bull/buffalo side is called singsagay and is played with a stick called ke chhari.
Material-
- wood, leather
Chayabrang’s Question Answer
which metal is Chyabrang made?
The chayabrang is a percussion instrument made of wood and leather.
When to use chayabrang?
The chyabrang is played during the auspicious festivals of the Limbu community, Chasok Tangnam.
In which state is Chyabrang played?
Chyabrang is played in the state of Sikkim.
