Dholak Drum

The small size of dholak drum by Bina brand. It is made of mango wood.

Very easy to hold and play. Ideal for any festivity, wedding, or procession. High-quality sound. Dholak is most widely used in traditional folk music in India.

The dholak is basically a double-headed drum with the bass head on one side and the treble head on the other. The left hand is also a single membrane with a special application on the inner surface. This application is a mixture of tar, clay, and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well-defined tone.