Apr 15, 2023 · Different types of Rabana drums are Geta Bera, Yak Bera, Thammattama, Davula, Dakkiya, Udakkiya, Bummadiya and the Bench Rabana. The Banku Rabana or also known as the Bench rabana is perhaps the biggest drum of all the other drums. It is approximately 24 to 48 inches. Its frame is made of Margosa, Sooriya and Mara Tree.

The davul, dhol, tapan, atabal or tabl is a large double-headed drum that is played with mallets. It has many names depending on the country and region. These drums are commonly used in the music of the Middle East and the Balkans.

Mar 5, 2022 · Within the diverse spectrum of Sri Lankan beats, the most commonly used drums are the gata beraya, yak beraya, davula, tammattama, uddakkiya and rabana. The gata beraya proudly represents the Up Country drumming tradition and is a …

Much shorter than the yak bera described above, the dawula is a favourite in Buddhist ceremonies. Usually crafted with kithul timber and cattle skin, the dawula is decorated with …

Several different Sri Lankan drums are associated with each region; the Geta Beraya for Kandyan dancing, Yak Beraya for Ruhuna, Davula drum for Sabaragamuwa traditional dancing, and so on. While wood from esala, mimosa or jak is ideal for the geta beraya, kithul, coconut, and mimosa are best suited for the yak beraya.

The low country drum is also called the Ruhunu Beraya, Yak Beraya or the Goshaka Beraya. It is used in the southern coastal area known as the ‘Pahatha Rata’. The Yak Beraya is the main drum used to accompany dance sequences in this religion of Sri Lanka.

Apr 25, 2018 · The davula is the main percussion instrument used in accompaniment for the dances of the Sabaragamuwa tradition of dance. It has also traditionally been played during rituals in Buddhist temples like the aluyam duraya (morning prayers), madiyam duraya (afternoon prayers) and handha duraya (evening prayers).

May 27, 2012 · Udarata Beraya is mostly used by Kandyan people for the Kandy Perahara and for up country weddings, while the Pahatarata Beraya is used for low country dancings, Thovil, devil dancings, for cultural pageants such as peraharas in temples and devalas.

The word ‘dandu’ is derived from ‘danda’ in Sanskrit which means ‘wood’. This unique drum was used as an instrument for communication purposes and in folk dancing as well. The Dandu …

Feb 24, 2024 · These three musical domains proudly display their own identifying instruments: the gata beraya (beraya means drum) which represents the Up-Country tradition, the yak beraya which represents the Low-Country, and the davula which is …