The manjeera is a traditional percussion instrument of India. In its simplest form it is a pair of small hand cymbals. It is also known as manjeera, tala, jalra, khartal or kartal. Manjira has a significant importance in Gujarati Folk Music. Initially Manjira were played in Aarti of God & Goddess. In Gujarat, Manjira possess a significant importance & played in Bhajan, Santvani & Dayro. Though Manjira is a Small Metal Instrument, but it produces a sweet tinkling sound when struck together while doing Jugalbandhi with other Instruments. However, Manjira Playing is not an easy task, it requires a lot of Riyaaz (Practice) & deep knowledge of Sur & Taal. They often accompany folk or devotional music. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India, especially bhajans.NB: This is a folk music instrument and is handcrafted by the artisans of village India. The folk music instruments are usually meant for sale in the rural local markets. The artisans use very simple and age old tools to make folk music instruments. Almost all folk music instruments therefore lack the finesse that we often see in classical instruments.
C**S
Recommend
Exactly what I expected and more. Great tone and versatile. I will be looking for more Ibdian instruments from them in the future.
B**Y
Not as pictured
I was very disappointed with these because they are not as pictured. I have a preference when it comes to kartels and hoped to obtain ones which have a certain shape to the interior edges, which best suit the way I play them. The ones I received are of a type which I know many play and enjoy, but they are not the shapes of the type I most like to play. I count on Amazon product pictures looking exactly as the products I receive, to avoid returns/unnecessary shipping. The set I received are well made and would please others, but are not what I thought I was buying. I have handled many sets of kartels; I know what I want and I do not find all designs and all sizes equally enjoyable to play.
L**S
Sturdy, well-made, and LOUD
These are really big and LOUD. A lot louder than I expected. They are best for outdoor use. They nicely made, with no frills.The only thing I would change is the string that connects them - I wish it were longer (and I plan on replacing it). The short length of the string makes playing a little awkward.
C**
Five Stars
Loud but heavy
A**
Good quality
Manjeera is as shown in picture and good quality.
A**R
Cheated
This Manjeera is made of thin tin/steel plate. Sounds very bad. Advertised made of brass, tested with Magnet (see the picture). Don't Buy. Shipped from India, not sure how much it cost to ship back. Waste of $$.
N**L
Meh
Not very well made,.one has small holes where metal was not well cast and they are right on the playing edge. The set I got was not well matched in sound and they were discordant. FYI not 4inches, just under 3.5".I got mine from mygrainery,at least they came fast and a good price but I don't recommend
S**D
Ding!
nice clear true tone
H**N
Top
Bon rapport qualité prix
M**E
Bigger and louder than thought...
These are quite bigger than what I expected 5'' and heavier, so louder than a chiming sound, not what I had in mind, but ok. Will still have to get the smaller hare Krishna ones as that was the sound I was needing.
T**Z
Poor quality
Terrible quality, terrible sound. Asked for a refund and was given no adequate response. I would not recommend
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