Khartal is an ancient instrument mainly used in devotional / folk songs. It has derived its name from Sanskrit words ‘kara’ meaning hand and ‘tala’ meaning clapping. This wooden clapper is a Ghana Vadya which has discs or plates that produce a clinking sound when clapped together.

Khartal, also known as kartal or khar taal, is an idiophone percussion instrument originating in Rajasthan, India. It is classified as an idiophone because the entire instrument vibrates to produce a sound on it’s own. Still incredibly popular throughout India, particularly in the North, they’re sometimes called ‘Rajasthani bones.’.

Nad Sadhna Institute for Indian Music & Research Centre (www.nadsadhna.com) Presents Tutorial on Khartal, Folk musical instrument of Rajasthan...more. First, take khartal in your hand, 2 in...

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Khartal is a simple form of instrument, made mostly of wood, sometimes of metal. One of them is referred to as ‘male’ and the other ‘female’. The player makes them clap together to raise the rhythmic sound of music, a kind of idiophone of a self-sounding instrument. its parts function as vibrators and resonators.

Khartal is a portable, pocket-sized percussion instrument from India. Synonymous to the spoons, bones or castanets, Khartal is one of the oldest percussion instruments from India, yet most people have never heard or seen it before.

Kartal, also called Chipalya or Khartal, is an ancient instrument which is a wooden clapper from Punjab. This is usually made of wood or metal, and has discs that clink when clapped together. A...

The Khartal is a traditional percussion instrument, commonly found in the folk and devotional music of India. It is a simple yet effective instrument, producing rhythmic sounds when struck or shaken. The name “Khartal” is derived from Sanskrit, where “Khar” means hand, and “Taal” refers to rhythm or beat.

Khartal is an ancient instrument mainly used in devotional / folk songs. It has derived its name from Sanskrit words ‘kara’ meaning hand and ‘tala’ meaning clapping. This wooden clapper is a Ghana Vadya which has discs or plates that produce a clinking sound when clapped together.

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.