Sri Lanka Traditional Drum (BERA)
island presently known as Sri Lanka. Among these, seven remain in use: 1. Gáta Béra - Also referred to as the Kandyan Drum; it is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum, that is played by hand). 2. Thammátama - A twin-drum (similar to the bongo) that is played with two sticks instead of by hand. 3. Yak Béra - Also referred to as the Low Country Drum; it is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum, that is played by both hands (one in one side). 4. Udákkiya - A small, hour-glass shaped drum, that is played with one hand while the other hand modifies the tension of a cloth wrapped around its centere (thereby changing the pitch of the drum-head) . 5. Hand Răbāna - A drum similar to the tambourine (except in that it does not possess metal jingles) 6. Daŭla - A double-headed, barrel-shaped drum played by hand (on one side), and by a stick (on the opposite side). 7. Bench Răbāna - Similar to the hand rabana, except larger (it is often played by three to eight individuals simultaneously). In ...