USAGE of THATTUKKAZHI &THATTUPPALAKAI | use of LOUD & SOFT sounds

Om sri Gurubyo namaha!
ATMA SAMARPANA ACADEMY OF DANCE(ASAD), presents NRITHA SAPARYA-Bharathanatyam learning series. It's a wonderful journey of learning this art form in KALAKSHETRA BHANI(Style).
Learn one more language through dance....a dancer can communicate anything through her dance from small sentences to great ideas with the help of gestures..... welcome to the world of new language....Dance!


In this series we will learn from the very beginning ,that is the Namaskaram (or prayer) to various aspects of Bharathanatyam.

Hope all of you will join me in this beautiful journey and I seek your support and blessings.

Come let's learn Bharathanatyam from our home.



Thattu Kazhi |Bharatanatyam Talam Dance Rhythm Instrument| Thatukali |Thattu Mannai | Wooden Stick set| Nattuvangam dance Kattai and Beat Stick| Traditional South Indian dance instrument.

Wooden type Tattukazhi and tattumani talam is integral part of Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam kuchipudi and most of traditional dance. Wooden thalam is integral part of Indian classical  dance


Nattuvangam tutorials | for Thattadavu | Basics of Nattuvangam - Nritha Saparya #learndance

What is the origin of Nattuvangam?

The Nattuvanars had their origin from the Chola era in the 19th century. Devadasis with perfection performed this dance in the earlier days. Once the devadasi system got abolished, the dance form also started diminishing.

What is Nattuvangam made of?

Of the two cymbals, the larger one that produces the bass sound is made of iron, while the treble sound comes from the brass cymbal held in the right hand. "In olden days it was made of the five-metal alloy used in creating statues as of Nataraja, etc., but this difficult practice was gradually given up,"

What is nattuvangam in dance?

Nattuvangam, also known as Thalam are a pair of metal alloy cymbals, one being flat, hard and base while the other being small, cup-shaped and shrill, which is basically a rhythm instrument to not only maintain the tempo but also to provide the harmony and highlight the nuances.


other videos about Nattuvangam

NATTUVANGAM FOR BEGINNERS
   • NATTUVANGAM BASIC LESSONS / NATTUVANGAM  

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