The musical instruments of Rajasthan are simple, yet magical and mesmerising.
You can feel the throb and beat of the percussion instruments, right from the huge
Changs,
Nagaras and
Dhols to the tiny Damrus. Any festival, or event is incomplete without the joyful sound of the Dhol.
With their soft serenade are the many types of wind instruments, especially the morchang. The Shehnai is double-reed wind instrument. It is used in auspicious occasions in temples, folk festivities and ceremonies.
Sarangi, or the Dhantura, or Jantar. The Been is also a stringed instrument with a mellow and sweet tonal quality.