The sound of “Glong Sabaddchai†(drums) from the land of Lanna, a name referring to the northern part of Thailand, used to serve many purposes in the past both in times of war and peace. There are 3 kinds of Glong Sabaddachai: The first is a double-headed drum with a diameter of 1 metre coupled with 2-3 smaller drums of 30-50 cm. in diameter called “look toobâ€. This type is hung on a rack in the temple. It is called “glong poo jaâ€. Another kind is a smaller version of the glong poo ja and it is carried by the use of a litter. The third type is also a double-headed drum ornamented with a mythical serpent (naga) carved in wood. It is also carried by the use of a litter. It has no “look toobâ€. This is a recording of the sound of the latter type. The drummer used sticks to beat the drum in coordination with rhythmic body movements and the sound of gong and cymbals. This is considered as an ancient traditional art by the people of Lanna.
name referring to the northern part of Thailand, used to serve many purposes in the past both in times of war and peace.
There are 3 kinds of Glong Sabaddachai: The first is a double-headed drum with a diameter of 1 metre coupled with 2-3 smaller drums of 30-50 cm. in diameter called “look toobâ€. This type is hung on a rack in the temple. It is called “glong poo jaâ€. Another kind is a smaller version of the glong poo ja and it is carried by the use of a litter. The third type is also a double-headed
drum ornamented with a mythical serpent (naga) carved in wood. It is also carried by the use of a litter. It has no “look toobâ€.
This is a recording of the sound of the latter type. The drummer used sticks to beat the drum in coordination with rhythmic body movements and the sound of gong and cymbals. This is considered as an ancient traditional art by the people of Lanna.