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Samhala.This Taal also falls under the group of KhyaliTaal. The
8 beats of this Taal are also divided into 2 divisions of 4 beats
each. Although Khyali, Samhala, and Selo have the saine number
of beats, they differ from each other due to their different playing
styles. Damphu is an instrument played on the Selo. It is widely
used in folk and traditional songs such as Tamang Selo of the
Tamang tribe andShebru of the Sherpa tribe. Son1e examples
of songs using Selo Taal are: KalkatteKaiyo Kesh Mero Bangyo,
HimalJhalalaHiuleMaichyangRamriJiule, Chyangwa Hoi Chyangwa,
Lekaka Hami Keta Keti, MathiMathiSailungema, etc.

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12 .8 Practising playing local folk instruments-melodic and percussive

Local folk instruments are 1nade using locally available means and
materials.They reflect the characteristics of a particular locality,
community, or ethnicity. They are used to producemusical notes
or sounds.Folk instruments are mostly used in local and folk songs.
There are many folk instruments that are often used in Nepali music.
We'll learn about a few instruments in this class.

(a) Sarangi (Introduction to Sarangi)

Sarangi is a very popular instru1nent
among the original folk instruments of
Nepal. This is the traditional instrument
of the Gandharva caste. It is said to have
been named Sarangi because it makes a
1nelodious sound like a stork bird. The big sarangi is called Arbajo.
Its voice is referred to as male, while the voice of the small sarangi
is referred to as female. Since it is believed that the structure of the
sarangi is made from the body of a horse, it is believed that the parts
of the sarangi are also named after the parts of the horse, such as:
Tauko(head), Gala( cheek), Karang( ribs) ,Lagam(bridle), Pet( stomach),
(puchi) Ghodi(mare ), etc. The uppermost part of the sarangi is called
Kalash or Shir, while the tuning pegs are called Murra. The one that
holds the string is called Sundari. Other parts are named Galo, Loti,
Dhanu, Kammar, Chanp, etc. The hair tied to the stick
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