This set of WOODEN KARTAL HAND CYMBALS have been carefully hand made in India, they are Traditionally used in devotional and folk songs, the khartal is an ancient musical instrument
Made of two pieces of solid shesham wood with a thin metal plate running along one edge of each piece, both pieces also have metal cymbals like those you would see on a tambourine
To play this INTRIGUING INSTRUMENT hold both pieces in one hand, placing the thumb through the circular hole and the fingers through the wider hole so that the metal plates are together, They can then be simply shaken, or you can tap the two pieces together to create interesting and fun rhythms
Each khartal cymbal measures approx. 22cm (L) x x 2cm (W) x 6cm (H) | 8.75 inches (L) x 1 Inch (W) x 2.25 Inches (H)
It is associated with the sun and the root chakra. Its force is associated with staying power, stamina, and the power to be assertive. They can be clapped together at high speeds to make rapid, complex rhythms. Aside from being an excellent accompaniment instrument, the khartal is valued for being a highly PORTABLE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT.