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Nattuvangam tutorials | for Thattadavu | Basics of Nattuvangam - Nritha Saparya #learndance
What is the origin of Nattuvangam?
The Nattuvanars had their origin from the Chola era in the 19th century. Devadasis with perfection performed this dance in the earlier days. Once the devadasi system got abolished, the dance form also started diminishing.
What is Nattuvangam made of?
Of the two cymbals, the larger one that produces the bass sound is made of iron, while the treble sound comes from the brass cymbal held in the right hand. "In olden days it was made of the five-metal alloy used in creating statues as of Nataraja, etc., but this difficult practice was gradually given up,"
What is nattuvangam in dance?
Nattuvangam, also known as Thalam are a pair of metal alloy cymbals, one being flat, hard and base while the other being small, cup-shaped and shrill, which is basically a rhythm instrument to not only maintain the tempo but also to provide the harmony and highlight the nuances.
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