Features:
Percussion Instrument, Kartal Is Also Applied To Wooden Claves
Made From Wood, Handcrafted Wooden Khartal
Used In Devotional Songs, Bhajan And Kirtan
Produce A Rhythm In Singing, Percussion Sounds
Made In IndiaDescription:
Khartal Is An Ancient Instrument Mainly Used In Devotional / Folk Songs. It Has Derived Its Name From Hindi Words 'Kara' Means Hand And 'Tala' Means Clapping. This Wooden Clapper Is A Ghana Vadya Which Has Discs Or Plates That Produce A Clinking Sound When Clapped Together. It Falls Under The Class Of Idiophones Of Self-Sounding Instruments That Combine Properties Of Vibrator And Resonator. Hese Are Used In Rajasthan. In Maharashtra Kartals Are Better Known As Chipa?Ya. It Is Commonly Used In Religious Song Like Kirtans And Bhajans. In Telugu Language, The Word Karata?A Dhvani Is Most Commonly Used For Sound Produced From Clapping Hands. It Is Usually 2-3 Incheswide 5-8 Inches Long.