Madal

               Madal is a kind of drum. It is a double headed drum. It is a nepali origin drum used mainly for rhythm-keeping in Nepalese folk music. It is most popular and widely used hand drum in Nepal. The Madal consists of a cylindrical body with a slight bulge at its center, closed on both ends (the sides are often referred to as "heads", one head is smaller than the other).

               Madal is nepalese oldest and most powerful musical instrument. It is the backbone of nepalese folk music. The music comming from fills different feeling in the songs ani make is alive. A well-known Nepali musician Ranjit Gazmer introduce madal in India the first time. There are three types of Madal that are available in Nepal: one is played in the east, another played in the west, and the Madal played by Newars in the central region. It is customary to call Madal “Mardal” in the Newari language. There are three types of Madal that are available in Nepal: one is played in the east, another played in the west, and the Madal played by Newars in the central region. It is customary to call Madal “Mardal” in the Newari language.