Bhangra

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Where does Bhangra originate from?
Bhangra music started in the Punjab region of India (now split between India and Pakistan)
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What was Bhangra originally?
A type of Punjabi dancing, accompanied by music (Bhangra can refer to the dance and the music)
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What is the Chaal?
Fundamental Bhangra rhythm, 4/4 (140-195 bpm)
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What is the Chaal played on?
The Dhol, a double headed drum played with sticks
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how can the Dhol be played?
‘dha’ = both ends of dhol are played. ‘na’ = higher drum head is hit.
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How is an authentic Bhangra sound achieved?
Shouting 'Hoi' on beats 2 and 4
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What is the Tumbi?
A single-stringed instrument used to play repeated riffs, often to the Chaal rhythm.
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What is modern Bhangra a fusion of?
Western pop and traditional Bhangra
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What instruments are used in modern Bhangra?
Synthesisers, guitars, drum machines and samples (often take form Bollywood film soundtracks).
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