The dhol is a barrel-shaped drum crafted from hardwood carved from a single tree trunk. It is usually 20-26 inches long tethered around the shoulders with a thick cotton belt. Dhols are made from three types of wood - ambh (mango tree), Sheesham, and tali. Dhol players are called the dholis.
Dhol is made of animal hide stretched over the open ends, concealing them. These skins may be tightened or loosened using a tightening mechanism of braided ropes or nuts and bolts to alter the dhol pitch. One end's skin is thicker and creates a deep, low-frequency sound, while the other is thinner and produces a higher frequency sound.
Dhol is played with two wooden sticks, often composed of bamboo and cane wood. The low-frequency side of the dhol is played with a thicker and curved stick, known as the dagga. The other stick, the thili, is considerably thinner and more flexible and is used to play the upper note end of the drum.
The Chaal, which has eight beats each measure, is the most popular rhythm played on the dhol. The dhol is commonly used in the Bhangra, the traditional Gujarati dance Raas, and the sacred music of Sufism, Qawwali. Dhol is also popular in Fiji, Trinidad, Guyana, the UK, Australia, Armenia, and North America.
SoulFul Musik Academy offers students specialized online Dhol classes, from beginner to expert levels along with the history and theory of the instrument. SoulFul Musik Academy believes in guiding all aspiring artists down the right road. Along with practical knowledge, SoulFul Musik Academy, educates all students in theoretical knowledge and explains its significance.
We teach following courses in dhol course.
