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The drum heads use skins of goat, cow, and buffalo
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No animal skins are used as the drum heads are synthetic
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Ethical, as no animals are harmed
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Shells are made of fiberglass
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Environmentally friendly, as no trees are required to be cut
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Weight is typically more than 10 kgs
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Weight is typically 4.5 to 5 kgs
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Light weight and highly travel friendly. At the same time it is not too light so as to cause the Mrudanga to move and roll during playing.
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Pitch may sometimes change suddenly due to variation in temperature and humidity
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Pitch does not vary appreciably with temperature and humidity
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No need for frequent retuning during a performance
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Tonal qualities vary from instrument to instrument
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Excellent tonal clarity, sustain, and resonance
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Difficult to tune over a wide tuning range
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Can be tuned over a range unachievable in the traditional Mrudanga
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Karane is made of boiled rice and other materials like iron powder. The adhesion of the Karane to the skin is through the starch which acts like a glue. This necessitates the frequent replacement of the Karane.
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The Karane is chemically bonded to the drum head membrane so that it does not fall off or wither away with time
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This eliminates the need for Karane replacement. The head is also impervious to hand sweat.
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Heads are fixed to the shell permanently. So re-heading the shell has to be done only by a Mrudanga craftsman.
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Heads are detachable and assembling the drum heads is very simple
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If the heads get worn out they can be easily replaced by the users themselves
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In case of the nut bolt Mrudanga, the hooks project out of the shell; they may hurt the fingers while playing
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The nuts and bolts are placed in a way that they are completely non obstructive. Furthermore, the tuning hardware, except the tuning nut that needs access, is completely covered and protected.
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Aesthetic appearance with complete protection for hands while playing
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For the left side, a semolina paste needs to be applied at the centre of the head. This limits the playing area and may stick to the fingers and become messy
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The loading of the left head is done from within, thereby providing a larger playing area and without the mess of semolina paste sticking to the fingers.
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As the semolina paste is completely eliminated, it: a. Provides larger playing area b. Provides protection from messing up with the sticky paste c. Saves time
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Heads cannot be cleaned easily
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Heads can be cleaned with a moist cloth
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Heads can be cleaned with a moist cloth, which is unthinkable in the case of the animal skin heads
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