Darbuka, also known as doumbek (or tumbak), or derbeki, is a Middle Eastern percussion instrument. The goblet-shaped single headed hand-drum is an ancient drum. It was originally played in Egypt, ...

Part of How To Classical. Why does the oboe tune the orchestra? Why does the orchestra sit the way it does? What does rosin actually do to a violin bow? If you find the traditions of the classical ...

May is celebrated worldwide as the Month of Drums. We caught up with percussionists like Shivamani, Roberto Narain, Nithin Menon and Mrinal P M to know about our unique instruments There is something ...

From violins and pianos to triangles and trumpets, instruments are key to making music. Did you know that there are four different categories of instruments? They are string, brass, woodwind and ...

While we have seen women playing percussion instruments, Bengaluru also boasts a woman who makes them. Ask Ashwathamma why she took up the profession and the 75-year-old says, “I have not gone to ...