Introduction And Use Of Halgi Musical Instrument
Halgi In Maharashtra
- Halgi is a percussion instrument made of wood, leather, iron and parchment. This folk instrument is played in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- A circular wooden frame drum covered with a skin. The skin is tied with a leather cord with the help of an iron ring on the back.
Halgi in Gujarat
- A shallow iron frame drum. One side is covered with skins and the other side is tied with a leather strap to an iron ring.
- While playing it is held in one hand, held at shoulder level and stroked gently.
Use –
- Mainly used by folk musicians in their music and dance scenes in Maharashtra and by traditional and folk drummers of Gujarat.
Material-
- Parchment, wood, leather, iron
Answer The Questions Of Halgi –
In which state is Halgi played?
Halgi is played in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Halgi is made of which metal?
Halgi is a tabla instrument made of parchment, wood, leather, iron.
How is halgi used?
Halgi is mainly used by folk musicians in their music and dance scenes in Maharashtra and by traditional and folk drummers of Gujarat.
