NAGADA

by David Courtney working tools

Nagada

Nagada are the kettle drums of the old naubat (traditional ensemble of nine in­stru­ments).  These drums are about 1 - 2 feet in diameter, and played with sticks.  Today this instrument is us­ually used to accompany shehnai.

 


Other North In­dian Drums

 

 

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