The khomok is a tension drum of the Baul folk musicians of Bengal, also known as a khamak, anandalahari and gubgubi. It has a skin head pierced by a string, which passes through the wooden drum-shaped body to attach to a small brass handle. The khomok is played by placing the drum body under the arm and plucking the string while pulling on the brass handle, which applies tension to the string and drum head. Variations of tension on the string produce a surprising vocal-like sound. Some khomok have two strings that are played at the same time increasing both the volume and complexity of the sound. In Bengal, the chord is played while it passes through the drum shell; This is known as the khamak or khomok. However in Maharashtra it is played with the cord pulled from the outside; this is known as the katho.
| Model Number | Khomok |
| Assembly Required | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | no battery |
| Material Type(s) | Wood, Brass |
| Colour | Brown |
| Package Dimensions | 30 x 20 x 10 cm; 0.72 g |
| Item model number | Khomok |
| Manufacturer | Folk Melody |
| Item Weight | 0.72 g |
S**R
Amazing instrument & very good quality
This is a fantastic instrument which is slowly being forgotten. It's also difficult to find. The varities of sound that you can create with this instrument is just great. The quality, fit & finish of the product is very good. Thanks a lot @Folk Melody.
M**L
Looking like a wow!!
In simple words "I got what I needed" the product is really nice and has a great sound. Not to big and not too small... Just fits perfectly under my arms and comfortable to play. Delivery took some extra time but that's totally worth it as I waited so long to buy it for my collection and also recording purpose... Simply beautiful...
A**R
Excellent product.
I am glad I now possess a 'Khamak'. Thanks to the seller who went that extra mile to ensure that I received the instrument in a very good condition. I am very happy with the quality of the product.Excitedly looking forward to better the percussion skill on Khamak.
D**E
Over all a good good good product 👍
The media could not be loaded. • Sounds perfect.• The string has a good quality.• The main body (wood) is heavy (good).• The rope is long lasting, good.• The striker is also good.Over all a good product.I bought this in 1800 inr, totally worth.The Delevery company gave me a bad experience.
V**Y
Good
Good
S**
Nice product
Musical instruments are quite difficult for us to order online without verifying it physically, this is first time we did it and it works. Person incharge for this organisation communite immediately after placing order and explain every part of the instrument thoroughly. After receiving the item, it looks as same as it was explained.Thank you Folk Melody for your kind support for purchasing it.Will be in touch in future too.
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