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The percussion music of South India is unparalleled in its scientific study of rhythm, technical virtuosity and its unique rhythmic language called Konnokol.

Grammy award winner T.H. Vikku Vinayakram, one of the world’s great percussionists and fusion music pioneers, initiates you into this extraordinary world of rhythm.

Integrating the ancient, time-tested Indian oral instruction tradition with DVD technology, Vikku Vinayakram, is featured in this rich and comprehensive step-by-step instructional video.



Ghatams are used by Carnatic musicians of South India, and Udu drummers in world music. Although the ghaṭam looks like an ordinary domestic clay pot, it is made specifically to be played as a pitched percussion clay drum. The tone of the pot depends on numerous factors, most importantly the even thickness all around to produce an even tone regardless where the drum is struck on the neck.


  • GHATAM

About This Product

Ghatams are used by Carnatic musicians of South India, and Udu drummers in world music. Although the ghaṭam looks like an ordinary domestic clay pot, it is made specifically to be played as a pitched percussion clay drum. The tone of the pot depends on numerous factors, most importantly the even thickness all around to produce an even tone regardless where the drum is struck on the neck.


High Density Polymer or HDP cases are heavy duty cases with high tensile strength that keep fragile musical instruments safe through travel. Along with being highly safe to carry instruments, they are also light in weight and can be wheeled around on flat surfaces. These cases have clasp locks like backpacks which allow the lid to be tightly fit onto the case. The cases have an extendable trolley along with two handles, one on top and one on the side for comfort in carrying.


  • GHATAM

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High Density Polymer or HDP cases are heavy duty cases with high tensile strength that keep fragile musical instruments safe through travel. Along with being highly safe to carry instruments, they are also light in weight and can be wheeled around on flat surfaces. These cases have clasp locks like backpacks which allow the lid to be tightly fit onto the case. The cases have an extendable trolley along with two handles, one on top and one on the side for comfort in carrying.



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The Ghatam is an oddly shaped circular instrument and hence is difficult to carry around. The Ultimate Guru Gig Bag for Ghatam is a sturdy Rexene bag which increases ease of carrying the ghatam. The bag has coarse texture which makes it repellent to dust and can be cleaned very easily. The gig bag has extra padding which helps in shock absorption and has a tough exterior foam based material lining the inside of the bag. The gig bags are closed with two sturdy zips and have two sturdy cloth handles which allow one to put the ghatam bag on the shoulder as well. 




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The Ghatam ring is the base ring that is used for the ghatam to sit properly. It provides a sturdy base for the player and also renders stability to the ghatam. The ghatam rings are made out of straw and covered with cotton fabric. The rings can hold upto 7 kgs of weight consistently without collapsing. The rings have a circular lace covering the ring. 

Ultimate Guru Ghatam Base Ring features are :