Dhimay

The Dhimay ( Nepali िधमय ), also Dhime ( धिमे ), is a common in the Kathmandu valley doubt celled tube drum, which is nowadays usually made ​​of metal and is played by the ethnic group of Newar.

The Dhimay is about the size of an oil barrel (sometimes also made of such ) and is covered on both sides with water buffalo skin. Traditionally crafted Dhimay are slightly smaller, made ​​of wood and goat skin wear. To coat the inside of the left a voice paste is applied which reduces the fundamental frequency. It so happens that both heads, although the same size give different high sounds. This contrast is reinforced by the fact that the left coat is played with the hand, the right one with a spirally curved stick.

When Dhimay there is a procession instrument which is played almost exclusively while walking or dancing, what if their weight can exert in the long run very much. It is heavily embedded in the religious ideas of the Newar. The two skins are considered as the seat of two of opposing Music deities sitting right Nasadyah who should be responsible for the inspiration, left Haimadyah that distract the musicians and tries to bring out the concept. For this reason, the Dhimay is always turned off or suspended by the Haima - side ( left) to the bottom or to the wall.