Thayambaka is an orchestra of the native Chenda (drum). The rousing
rhythm of this traditional orchestra is a singular feature of many
temple festivals and rituals in Kerala. An interesting innovation
in playing this percussion music was introduced by Sri.K.R. Parameswara
Marar, popularly known as Keezhparambasan. The maestro uses a knife
(Kathi) - as fine as a surgeon's - instead of a mallet to create music.
Hence the term Kathi thayambaka.
Asan at his meticulous best. Maintaining a perfect balance of strike
- not too hard so as not to break the extremely thin leather head
of the drum, and not too light so as to strike a note. It is a pleasure
to watch the revered old man weave magic with his hands moving in
perfect synchronisation.
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