Banjira Dhol with Synthetic Heads

14″ x 25″. The dhol is a wooden two-headed drum with two synthetic heads. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. It is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. Locally grown neem and sheesham (Indian Rosewood) are used. Synthetic heads (mylar) are fitted to the drum shells. Nuts and bolts tune the synthetic head. Gig Bag and Beaters are included. The drum weighs 15.5 lbs.