Nagara (drum)

Qoltuq nağara

Other names	Qoltuq nağara , Doli, Koltuk Davulu,Dhol,Adaul,Baraban
Classification	Percussion instrument
Playing range
Rope tensioned

The Qoltuq nağara (also called koltuk davulu) is a Turkish folk drum or percussion instrument. It is placed under the arm and beaten with the hands. It is longer compared to the regular drums and its diameter is smaller. This is the same as the Azerbaijani naghara. There is a proverb in the Azerbaijani language that says "toy-dan-sora-naghara!" This literally means after the wedding ceremonies naghara! This instrument helped the doctors to deal with bad mood, melancholy, intellectual and physical exhaustion, as well as low blood pressure. It was considered that the Naghara could substitute for some medicinal plants and tones like spicy cloves. The rhythmic beating of the naghara is believed to lead to the strengthening of the heart. The naghara is described in the Early Middle Age Azerbaijani literary epic, "Kitabi Dada Gorgud" (Book of Dede Korkut) (The Book of my Grandfather). Instruments resembling the Naghara were also well known in ancient Egypt.

Thus, according to the rich scientific and musical heritage of our ancestors, it seems that not only did they listen to music for enjoyment and entertainment, but they perceived music a potent force in the prevention and treatment of various diseases.

Doli

The doli is a widespread percussion instrument all over Georgia. It represents a small Doliwooden cylinder , both sides of which are covered with leather . The leather is tightly attached to the body and has iron rings , which are used for straining the leather on the surface. It is played by palms and fingers. When playing doli is held under the left arm or hung over the arm. Doli player plays the instrument in a sitting position or dances during performance. To get the effect of Forte it is played in the center. But to get Piano effect, at the edges of Doli. Doli’s body is made of wood; they give the form of cylinder to it and stretch the leather on it. The Doli’s height and diameter of sound producing surface are about 3 to 1. Men mostly play Doli. While dancing doli creates the rhythm of a dance. Doli is often combined with Chonguri, Chiboni, Salamuri, Buzika and Duduki.

Dhol

The dhol (Armenian: Դոլ; pronounced "duh-hole") is an Armenian cylinder drum traditionally covered with goatskin on both sides, one high and one low in pitch. Seen here is a pre-fabricated head which is unaffected by changes in humidity, unlike natural skin. Played with the fingers and hands, the "dhol," rests in your lap and sets off to one side with one arm resting on top of the drum.The Dhol is the national percussion instrument of Armenia, used nowadays in almost every genre of traditional Armenian music. It is a versatile drum, very similar to the tom-tom of a standard drum set in shape. The shell is usually made of pear or apricot wood and is approximately 12 to 14 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep. Both ends of the cylinder are covered in sheep or goatskin and are adjustable for tension using rope lacing and small pulleys. A dhol is capable of producing a very wide range timbres and volume suitable for use in almost any setting.

External links

• http://www.discoverturkey.com/english/kultursanat/b-h-nagara.html
• http://azeri.org/Azeri/az_latin/manuscripts/music_therapy/english/113_music_therapy_farid.html
• http://world-beats.com/instruments/dhol.htm
• http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/id56.html
• http://atlas.musigi-dunya.az/atlas/az/instruments.html

See also

• Naqara
• Naqareh
• Naker
• Kudum
• Dhol
• Cürə nağara
• Böyük nağara (Davul)
• Qoşa nağara(Naqareh)