Music boosts Brain Chemicals
by stimulating the formation of certain brain chemicals. Listening to music increases the neurotransmitter dopamine (brains
motivation molecule). Scientific and psychological studies
depict music can lift our
moods, combat depression, improve blood flow, lower levels of stress-related
hormones and ease pain. Can improve the outcomes for patients after surgery.
PARAI
Parai
means “To speak or to communicate” is one of the oldest percussion instruments
dating back to prehistoric times in South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Symbol of
Tamil culture the instrument is used as a communication mechanism to convey
messages to people and alert danger – mentioned in Tholkaapiam, Kurunthokai.
The
parai is a frame drum of 35cm in diameter with shallow ring of wood (preferred
– Neem) and stretched cow hide glues to it. It is played with two sticks – one
long thin flat bamboo stick called as Sundu kuchi (approx 28cm) and a short
thick called Adi kuchi (approx 18cm). it is tied by a strap over one shoulder
and held vertically by pushing it towards the performers body and played
entirely by 2 sticks.
The
drummer will heat Parai in a bonfire holding it closely to remove moisture and
tighten them to produce high pitch loud cracking sound. Played with dance and
is called as Parai Aattam in occasions like funerals, childbirth and marriages.
Song of PARAI
Song of PARAI
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