Instruments Used in Bharatanatyam

The Mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is a key instrument in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Veena is a plucked string instrument with a long history in Indian classical music, including Bharatanatyam.

The Nadaswaram is a double-reed instrument that produces a piercing, high-pitched sound and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam.

Manjira are small cymbals that are played by striking them together and are commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is the primary instrument used for rhythmic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam.

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Kanjira is a small frame drum with a metal disc in the center that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Nattuvangam is a pair of wooden sticks that are struck together to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Veena is a plucked string instrument with a long history in Indian classical music, including Bharatanatyam, and is used to provide melodic accompaniment.

The Flute is a wind instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in a bamboo stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Sitar is a plucked string instrument with a long history in Indian classical music, including Bharatanatyam, and is known for its distinctive sound.

The Violin is a bowed string instrument that is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances and is known for its melodic capabilities.

The Mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is used to provide both rhythmic and melodic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

The Kanjira is a small frame drum with a metal disc in the center that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.