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SKOR THON ROMANEAH
Description
The Skor Thon Romaneah,
used in Mohowrri Music, consists of 2 drums: Skor Thon
and Skor Romaneah.
The Skor Thon is similar
to the “Skor Dai” drum, except it makes a louder sound.
The Skor Romoneah is very much like the “Skor Yike”,
although it is 5cm shorter in length. However, both the
Skor Thon and the Skor Romaneah have the same drum- head
size, despite differing length.
Both of the drum heads consist of
snake skin and are usually covered either with “Bromaoy”
or “Thlan” snake skin. Other snakes skins can be used,
if they have the same quality as the above- mentioned.
The skin, before it is stretched across the drum, must
undergo a special process, where it is cured in special
liquid and then left to dry in the sun. After this, the
skin may be fixed on to the drum. Originally the drum
heads have detailed carvings, but today the drums are
much simpler.
In the Mohowrri
music, the Skor Thon is placed on the lap of the
musician, and the Skor Romaneah is leaned against the
Skor Thon on his left thigh, supported by the left
wrist. The left hand beats the Skor Romaneah, while the
right hand beats the Skor Thon. Before performing the
Skor Romaneah, a string is inserted underneath the skin
(backside of the instrument) to produce a good sound.
note: click on the
sound link to listen to the sound of the instrument.
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