Kathak: Discovering the Musical Accompaniments

The tabla is a pair of hand drums, played with the fingers and palms, and is the primary percussion instrument used in Kathak.

The sarangi is a bowed string instrument, played with a horsehair bow, and is known for its expressive and emotive sound, often used in Kathak performances.

The shehnai is a double-reed instrument, played by blowing air into a reed, and is known for its high-pitched and penetrating sound, often used in Kathak performances.

The pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped drum, played with the hands, and is known for its rhythmic and lively sound, often used in Kathak performances.

The vocalist in Kathak performances primarily sings verses and compositions, providing a narrative and emotional context to the dance.

The pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped drum, played with the hands, and is known for its deep and resonant sound, often used in Kathak performances.

The vocalist in Kathak performances primarily sings verses and compositions, providing a narrative and emotional context to the dance.

The shehnai is a double-reed instrument, played by blowing air into a reed, and is known for its high-pitched and penetrating sound, often used in Kathak performances.