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Manjeera Indian Percussion Instrument Hand Cymbals for Hindu Bhajans 3.5 Inches

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About this item

  • Percussion instrument from India
  • Made in high quality brass
  • Diameter of each cymbal 3.5 inches
  • Attached with cotton thread cord
  • Handcrafted in India.


The manjeera is a traditional percussion instrument of Bhàrata India. In its simplest form, it is a pair of small hand cymbals. They often accompany folk or devotional music. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India, especially bhajans. The manjira is an ancient instrument. Pictures of it have been found in temples dating back to the earliest times. Manjira are usually made of bronze, brass, copper zinc or Bell metal and connected with a cotton cord which passes through holes in their center. They produce a rhythmic tinkling sound when struck together. The sound's pitch varies according to their size, weight and the material of their construction. A player can also adjust the timbre by varying the point of contact while playing.


Nazar
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022
First: it looks cheap and simple, not like on images.Second: two plates sounds a bit different. Not too much, but sound is not clear. The difference is 40Hz.Not recommended for professional players. Looks like toy for children or for training.In the other hand: they have loud and sharp sound.
Mukunda
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
I had doubt this might be little big. As my hands are not tiny it worked out.Made of high quality metal but finish is not that great.Overall well satisfied.Thanks for selling Indian instrument which doesn't match / fit any of the western instruments.