Features
The distinctive features of Punjab Gharana are:
- The strong influence of Pakhawaj playing styles and the ancient Dhrupad style of Hindustani Classical Music
- The exclusive techniques from the Pakhawaj in playing certain bols, and the variation in using the middle finger to the full hand when pronouncing certain notes
- Extensive use of the Bayan (Left Hand drum), and the balancing of both drums to produce a Melodious sound
- The emphasis on Kayda styles (usually ending in the phrases TinNa KeNa and DhinNa GheNa), Rela, and Paran.
- The strong influence of the Punjabi Language in the pronunciation of bols, causing them to be elided
- the Chilla ritual, which consists of continuous playing for forty days.
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