DHAMMAR

OLD FORM OF SINGING


Dhammar is a very old style of singing. The name is also applied to instrumental renditions of the same. It has many similarities to dhrupad. The major difference is that it is slightly more romantic. Themes of dhammar typically revolve around Krishna and the Holi festival. In fact the dhammar is often called "hori" (holi). It is typically performed in dhammar tal of 14 beats. Dhammar, like its cousin the dhrupad, is rarely heard today.



INSTRUMENTS USED IN THE DHAMMAR
Tanpura
Pakhawaj
Rudra Vina
Seni Rabab


Other Indian Vocal Forms
Bhajan
Dadra
Dhrupad
Film Music
Folk Music
Gazal
Geet
Kheyal
Kirtan / Dhun
Lakshan Geet
Qawwali
Shabad
Tappa
Tarana
Thumri