Chende
The Chenda (, ) is a cylindrical percussion instrument originating in the state of Kerala and widely used in Tulu Nadu of Karnataka in India. In Tulu Nadu (Coastal Karnataka), it is known as ''chende''. The instrument is strongly associated with the cultural identity of both Kerala and Tulu Nadu. Traditionally, it is used by the Malayar ethnic groups in Kerala. According to their mythology, Lord Shiva blessed them with both the chenda and matravadham, which are considered synonymous in their mantravadha tradition, where sound plays a central role. This instrument is famous for its loud and rigid sound. A Chenda has two sides, the left side called " Edamthala" (ഇടം തല)(Left Head) and the right side "Valamthala" (വലം തല)(Right Head). The "Edamthala" is made of only one/two layer of cow skin and the "Valamthala" will have a five/seven layer skin, so as to have a Bass (sound), bass sound. The skin are dried in the shade and fastened on wooden rings (Chenda ...
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