Design Resource
Nadaswaram
The Art of Making Music Instrument
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Introduction
Nadaswaram is the popular music instrument which is played in pairs accompanied by Thavil (drums) in all auspicious occasions. Nadaswaram is a long hollowed instrument made of wood having seven holes in the body with a tip (mouth piece) at one end and a conical bore at the other end. It is a wind based instrument. One must need a strong lung power to blow the instrument through the mouth tip made of reed.
Narasingampettai is a small cluster located 40 km away from Thanjavur. It is well known for its traditional musical instrument production. The artisan with his well practiced skill makes the Nadaswaram. The wood is first cut into blocks and it is turned on the lathe machine. Once the long hollow shaped body is made, the seven holes are drilled on the body. Finally it is smoothened with sand paper and mouth tip is attached at the top and a conical bore is attached at the end. Nearly 5 to 6 families are involved in traditional Nadaswaram making in the village of Narasingampettai.
