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MORCHANG
Type: GHAN VADYA
MORCHANG in Rajasthan
Material: Metal
A Jews harp, made of metal and decorated with a peacock head motif. The instrument is held between the thumb and the forefinger of the left hand. A portion of Lamela is pressed firmly between the teeth and the free tongue is struck in a to and fro movement by right hand fore finger. The mouth of the player acts as a resonator.
