The morsing is a percussion instrument, based around a piece of music’s tonic, that contributes largely to the rhythmic parts of any Indian classical ensemble music – playing especially in time with the mridangam or dohl (double-ended drums). What is the morsing’s place in a classical ensemble? Apparently you can even cut the tongue on the vibrating steel rod if you’re not careful – “Not something you want to do,” Pirashanna laughs. With the steel rod vibrating to create resonance, you also have to watch out for your tongue, according to Pirashanna. You can breathe in or out through the instrument, something that creates sustained notes and also helps you make varied sounds. The biggest challenge to overcome when playing the morsing is breathing and breath control – a lot of air is needed to sustain notes and create resonance. What are the main things to look out for when starting out?
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