Punjab has a rich musical tradition as Punjab's folkal instruments go back many centuries. These instruments have left a big impression in the history of Punjab. Bhai Mardana, the disciple of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, used to play a musical instrument called Rabab. Whenever Guruji used to recite Gurbani, they would say:
"Mardaneya, Rabab Vaja
Bani Ayi Aa"
Moreover, in almost every occasion or festival, Punjabi people do have some musical program. Almost all the folk dances are performed on the tunes of some musical instrument be it Dholki, Dhol, Algoje or simple Tumbi. Some of the traditional punjabi musical instruments are shown below:
Description: Low bass, mellow tone.
Dhad is a small percussion instrument of the Damru style. Held in one hand, it is struck on either side, with the other hand holding the skinned sides vertically or horizontally. This instrument has been very popular with the Dhadies, who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history.
"Mardaneya, Rabab Vaja
Bani Ayi Aa"
Moreover, in almost every occasion or festival, Punjabi people do have some musical program. Almost all the folk dances are performed on the tunes of some musical instrument be it Dholki, Dhol, Algoje or simple Tumbi. Some of the traditional punjabi musical instruments are shown below:
Description: Low bass, mellow tone.
Dhad is a small percussion instrument of the Damru style. Held in one hand, it is struck on either side, with the other hand holding the skinned sides vertically or horizontally. This instrument has been very popular with the Dhadies, who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history.