Musical instruments in south India

                          Ghatam This video shows Ghatam playing by a boy. This is the Ghatam which is South Indian instrument. The G hatam  is one of the most ancient percussion instruments of India. It is a clay pot with narrow mouth. From the mouth, it slants outwards to form a ridge. Made mainly of clay backed with brass or copper filings with a small amount of iron filings, the pitch of the G hatam  varies according to its size.

           The   mridangam   , also known as   Tannumai , is a   percussion instrument   of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a   Carnatic music   ensemble, and in   Dhrupad , where it is known as the   pakhawaj . During a percussion ensemble, the mridangam is often accompanied by the  ghatam ,  kanjira , and  morsing . Contents 1 Etymology 2 Legend 3 History 3.1 Tamil culture 4 Construction 5 Methods of use 6 Posture 7 Strokes 8 Modern usage 9 Mridangamela 10 Players 10.1 Past players 10.2 Current players 11 See also 12 References 13 External links Etymology [ edit ] In Tamil culture, it is called a tannumai. The earliest mention of the mridangam in Tamil literature is found perhaps in the Sangam literature where the instrument is known as 'tannumai'. The word "Mridangam" is  Sandhi  or union of the two  Sanskrit ...