Description
The S.R.I Krish Khol has a smaller belly size compared to the standard synthetic S.R.I Khol. The head sizes are same as in the regular synthetic S.R I Khol It has a fiberglass body with synthetic drum heads. The right side head is very high pitched and produces a sharp, cutting, melodic tone. There are 10 tuning screws that can be used to adjust the pitch of the instrument to the desired level .Tuning is not possible in a traditional Khol because it simply lacks a tuning mechanism. With this tuning capability, the SRI Khol gets elevated to the status of classical music instrument rather than being just a folk or Bhajan instrument. Tuning can be accomplished with the help of a spanner supplied with the instrument.
The left head which is much larger than the right head produces a base pitch that compliments the high pitch of the right head. The left head can also be tuned to a specific pitch within its range. It has
12 tuning screws.
Features of the SRI Khol
Given below is a quick summary of the features and advantages of the SRI Khol
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Sr. No. |
Conventional clay–leather Khol |
Synthetic SRI Khol |
Advantage of the Synthetic SRI Khol |
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1. |
The drumheads use skins of cows |
No animal skins are used |
Cruelty free |
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2. |
Shells are made of clay |
Shells are made of fibreglass |
Shells are very sturdy unlike the clay shell which is very fragile |
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3. |
Tonal quality varies from instrument to instrument |
Excellent tonal clarity and resonance |
Consistent tonal quality across samples |
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4. |
No tuning arrangement |
Can be tuned easily |
This is a very important value added feature |
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5. |
Re-heading the shell has to be done only by a Mridanga craftsman |
Heads are detachable and replaceable |
Heads can be replaced by the users themselves |
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6. |
Pitch of the instrument shows large seasonal variations and fluctuates with changing temperature and humidity |
Pitch does not change with seasons and remains stable even under changing temperature and humidity |
Avoids frequent retuning and adjustments |
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7. |
Heads cannot be cleaned easily |
Heads can be cleaned with a moist cloth |
Heads can be cleaned with a moist cloth, which is unthinkable in the case of the animal skin heads |
Technical Specifications
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1. |
Tuning range |
F-G (F5-G5) |
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2. |
Right Head diameter |
102 mm (4.02”) |
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3. |
Right head external diameter |
154 mm (6.06“) |
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4. |
Left head diameter |
203 mm (8”) |
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5. |
Left head external diameter |
260 mm (10,27”) |
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6. |
Maximum Diameter |
281 mm (11.06”) |
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6. |
Overall length |
610 mm (24”) |
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7. |
No of tuning screws on the right head |
10 |
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8. |
No of tuning screws on left head head |
12 |
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9. |
Shell material |
Fibreglass |
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10. |
Drum head material |
Synthetic |
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11, |
Material of Nuts and bolts |
Stainless steel |
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12. |
Weight(without strap) |
3.8 Kgs |
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