Murli

 

Murli consists of two parts - the upper one called 'Murli' & the lower one called 'Per'. The upper part is made out of a variety of gourd, which is dried and hollowed for the purpose. It serves as the main sound chamber. The lower part of Per consists of 2 reed pipes, joined into a double barrel form, which are inserted into the main sound chamber from below and adjusted firmly by means of a thick wax band. Wind is blown by mouth into the Murli at the upper end and to produce music the sound is regulated by adjusting finger tips on the Per.

According to their music regulating function, the eight holes in the left pipe are called: Shahid Wichu Ti-Tari Murhala Sur Baach Dhukkar Cheech Name & Address of Performing Folk Musician:- Rana Gala Jogi & Valu Kara Jogi Add:- Jogivas, Pana Nagari,           Kera, Tal. Bhuj- Kutch.