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How is the Dholak played? What are the different strokes used?

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Dholak technique involves mostly right-hand finger strokes on or near the rim of the higher-pitched head, and left-hand taps and slaps near the resonant center of the lower-pitched head.
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Dholak can be played in three ways — on the player's lap, while standing, or pressed down with one knee while sitting on the floor. TYPES OF STROKE-SOUND There are two types of stroke sound; A closed (band) stroke making a flat, non-resonant sound. An open (khula) stroke making a resonant, ringing...
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Dholak can be played in three ways — on the player's lap, while standing, or pressed down with one knee while sitting on the floor.

TYPES OF STROKE-SOUND

There are two types of stroke sound;
A closed (band) stroke making a flat, non-resonant sound.
An open (khula) stroke making a resonant, ringing sound.

Strokes are played in three ways;
Right-handed
Left-handed
Two-handed

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