As such it is accepted as a percussion instrument for varied kinds of music, from modern film music to simple folk songs and dan. It is used for accompaniment for singing and dancing.
Dak is also played while Observing tantrik-cult.ĭholak is one of the most important folk instruments of membraphonic class. These Bhuvas play the Dak or Dakul at the time of elimination of the elements like ghost etc.
The Dak or Dakul is mainly used by the medicants and jugglers of the Bhuva community. The cords are pressed and released in quick succession to give varying degrees to tension to the skinheads effecting changes in tonal sound. It is struck only one side either by hand or by stick. The heads are usually of calf skin, tied to hoops on both sides and braced and tightened with ropes. The body of the Dacca or Dakar is made of an hour-glass frame with vellum drum heads. It is played to create a horrifying atmosphere. The shape of the Dak or Dakul is similar to the shape of the Damru, but bigger in size sometimes. Traditionally, the ‘Narr’ and its music are associated with love, sorrow and separationĭak or Dakul belongs to the Damru Family. ‘Narr’ is just a piece of hollow reed with four equidistant holes pierced towards the tail end and about 2-3 feet long. ‘Kani’ or ‘Narr’ (a generic name for reed plants in Sindhi language) is a reed instrument common to Kachchh, Baluchistan in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey.
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