Nadaswaram
நாதஸ்வரம்
A long double-reed pipe made for open-air, auspicious occasions.
About the nadaswaram
The nadaswaram is a long double-reed wind instrument with a conical wooden bore and a flared bell. It is loud by design and is among the most recognisable sounds of South Indian celebration.
Reeds wear out with playing, so players keep spares and ask for them by gauge and quality.
- Heard in
- Temple rituals, weddings, and classical performances.
- Who it suits
- Nadaswaram students and professional players.
