Naa
A rim stroke on the right-hand side to make a khula (open) resonant, ringing sound.
This bol is spoken Na (as in Narwal), as in TiTe NaTin.
The spoken bol can also be pronounced Ta (as in Tarmac) but the stroke is played the same way.
Note: the English representation of bol sounds, on top of the variation between different methods taught can make understanding difficult. It is best to focus on playing the bol exercises, this way you will be learning the practical use of strokes for Shanti Mandir chants.
The right hand index finger is struck sharply in the chat (rim) to make a resonant sound, with the last two fingers held lightly against the syahi (black spot) to control the sound. Make sure the middle finger is held away at all times.
***(OR IS IT THE MAIDAN)***
The stroke is not to be confused with Tin which also plays a khula stroke with the right index finger except that Tin is struck in the syahi (black spot) or Te (Ta or Ra) which also plays with the index finger in the syahi except that Ta is a bandh stroke.
The stroke is not to be confused with another special pakhawaj Taa stroke that is played where the whole hand is used to support the index finger striking the rim creating a louder sound.
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