How to Play Dhol [Complete Beginner's Guide] | Simply Dhol | Manvir Hothi (English)

Thank you guys for tuning in to Simply Dhol. This video will be YOUR guide to learning how to play the dhol!
When I initially started learning dhol, there were virtually no resources available, either by book or videos to learn the instrument. The way to learn back then was to have a student/master relation. It was like that for many years and to a certain extent, it’s still the same today because it’s difficult to distinguish the tone of a certain strike by just reading. You often need to hear the sound before replicating what is being played.
Dhol is a folk instrument and from the time that it came into existence to now, a lot of stuff got lost. That is why you don’t see too much material out there on the origin of the drum or how it is supposed to be played. The goal of this material is not to seek the origins of the dhol, but to place it into today's perspective. In simplest of terms, we are going to look at the dhol as a musical instrument. In order to ground the material, we are going to look at the dhol as a “double-headed drum” rooting out of Punjab and how you commonly see it being played.
00:00 - Introduction to Dhol
04:43 - How to Hold the Sticks
11:29 - Bols (Alphabet of Dhol)
12:24 - Motions of the Sticks
16:37 - Dynamics & Articulation
17:37 - How to Play Chaal & Thora (Fill)
21:47 - Theory
Lesson: How to Play the Dhol (Drum)
This dhol lesson is provided in English
By: Manvir Hothi, founder of Simply Dhol Inc.
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If you speak Hindi, watch this video:
How to Play Dhol [IN HINDI] | Simply Dhol | Manvir Hothi
• How to Play Dhol [IN H...
Here is the link to the previous lesson:
How to Play G'Na (New Note) [Simply Dhol #038]
• How to Play G'Na (New ...
If you're just starting off, I recommend you watch the following lessons/tutorials:
How To Hold The Sticks! (Ft. Gurpreet Pannu) [Simply Dhol #016]
• How To Hold The Sticks...
Motions, Stick Control & Revisiting Chaal [Simply Dhol #028]
• Motions, Stick Control...
Dynamics & Articulation [Simply Dhol #029]
• Dynamics & Articulatio...
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[@desiman0786]

Man you have taught me all I know.. And honestly I can't thank you enough.. I'm in the UK.. and from the comfort of my bedroom I learnt and am still learning from you.. With respect my Ustad. 🙏

[@PrabhjotSingh_123]

Bro you have been my sole teacher for the past few years as i dont have anyone in my city teaching dhol. I just wanna say thanks for all the lessons, i doubt i would have come this far without your videos

[@MrSuperJaskirat]

If you haven't already, you should definitely send him a video of you playing dhol. He's a very nice dude and will show his appreciation!

[@ManvirHothi]

Thank you for the kind words Prabhjot! I'm glad that the videos are helping. I look forward to seeing and hearing you play one day 😀

[@amritsingh4066]

These videos are amazing bro, keep killing it!

[@AkashSharma-ly8cp]

Great video...learned a lot from you from past 2 years..thank u so much

[@reenpeen]

The Dhol is one of the most captivating instruments ever. Been crazy about dance and music and keen to pick this up…….I’ve ordered for one from Amazon India and as there’s limited choice went in for the one with the most reviews Your video is so in depth and covers so many features about the bar measures, the various rhythms and the mention to take the practices slow. So excited to start this journey with your inputs. Am sure scores of people have benefited from your advice. Thanks again 🙌🙌

[@shoby627]

I'm a dhol player from Italy, I searched really much for a dhol master, but literally there's none here, thank God I found your videos and learnt how to play dhol. Big up bro, keep on making videos Hope you and your family are doing good

[@ManvirHothi]

Thanks Shoby! I appreciate the comment. If there's anything in particular that I can do to help out, feel free to let me know and I will try to do my best to deliver. The family and I are doing well. Thank you for asking. Hope you're staying safe as well!

[@shoby627]

@@ManvirHothi Sure bro Thanks a lot!

[@ronaldmcdonaldidion92]

Hello mamvir. I bought a dhol 1 month ago so i can learn chaal for my sisters wedding. Your videos are the best and i was able to learn chaal and i killed it. Thank you so much.

[@roshanshelley574]

true renaissance man, amazing moves

[@harjitpanu8724]

Excellent instructions bro. 🙏👍🙏

[@foobalooba]

This is soooooooo helpful!!!!! THANK YOU

[@sandeepkapoor7185]

Great Lesson. Thanks. Very helpful.

[@Dholiist]

The best teacher online...india

[@mannychima1073]

Great Stuff! 🔥🔥

[@StatikSessions]

So sickkk

[@snagra1]

I learnt a lot from you thank you

[@yashs9640]

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[@aeingaransasitharan3200]

Amazing! Keep posting more videos (:

[@jkdhillon5753]

Amazing!

[@SanFranciscoRiderr]

great video dude thx

[@djem5153]

Thanks for the lesson. Im about to be the best dhol player in Canada

[@eranbw]

Awesome

[@ailisanand3824]

hey ..i have been watching ur videos since so long .but this helped clearify many many doubts.could you please make a seperate video based on the theory .thanks again!

[@kevinsingh992]

SHUKRIYA VEER JI 🙏🏼

[@rupisarai8253]

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[@deejayadb]

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[@rahulparashar1]

Hi Manvir, I'm a huge fan. Have always aspired to learn to play dhol, and looking at your videos have fir the first time believed that it might actually be possible. Do you have any reference or tips on buying the first dhol? I'm in Cincinnati. Thanks so much

[@manudhaliwal7401]

Great videos my bro! Question regarding the dhol stand you use at 18:35 to prop it up. Can you let us know what type of stand that is and where we can get it from? Thank you sir!

[@Bbbbbbcd]

I love this ! I really want to learn- do you know which type of dhol is best to learn on please, thank you

[@kashmunny734]

very good

[@XDProMusic]

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[@navtejsingh4549]

Very good

[@sukhvirsingh9060]

Your merch is fire 🔥

[@CanadianSilentSoldier]

This is exactly what i needed to start from somewhere. Respect

[@RIProductions]

Manvir, I need a new Dhol. Played the heck out of mine for last ten years. It’s all busted up. I live in Seattle and we don’t really have Indian instrument shops. What do you recommend I do. Any websites or stores you recommend?

[@kimikaur1862]

Would you know where can I buy more dhol sticks? I am located in the US (NY)

[@starmarsjb]

Manvir, your videos are so educational on everything dhol. Especially during these Covid 19 times. But I am stuck at the down stroke and upstroke thingy combined. How do I get it right? I cant seem to get the angle nor the sound right..

[@PardeepKumar-jf2qh]

Paji plz Punjabi ch v dso plz 🙏

[@simulsingha930]

nice

[@hardeepbhullar1016]

Can you please do a video on "disco dhol"

[@vinitsharma1402]

Bro can you put how to play Luddi ? Thanks for what ever you have uploaded till date. Keep it up and great uploads.

[@ManvirHothi]

Hey Vinit, luddi is just chaal. Is there something in particular that you're looking for? Do you have any videos for reference?

[@vinitsharma1402]

@@ManvirHothi what is the Luddi Chal number in your video uploads. I have been following your videos and learning through it. Best thing to happen in covid lockdown.

[@ManvirHothi]

@@vinitsharma1402 The lockdown actually gave me some time to focus on this channel again. There’s some good that came with the bad. Is this what you’re looking for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXyylnmiet51apo

[@vinitsharma1402]

@@ManvirHothi Luddi is a beat that is played to represent happiness that is what I have learnt watching TED talk on Dhol. Definitely not chaal 1.

[@ManvirHothi]

@@vinitsharma1402 There’s too many inaccuracies in these Tedhtalks online, I would take them with a grain of salt. Luddi is a celebratory dance and the rhythm that is played is also referred to as Luddi, presently known as Chaal. Although one can argue that Chaal is the name of the movement. Like the etymology of any word, new words are coined daily and what was formerly referred to as luddi is now Chaal. When you refer to luddi, you are referring to Chaal 1. Any deviation from this can be considered a variation

[@jasjohal9733]

You play great .. but some advice for vids .. play at slo pace longer and the medium pace longer so we can practice with bhols and hear the beat longer as it takes longer to catch it

[@Nadeeb1313]

Sorry paji I m late 2year I lost my fone I m interested in dhol beat love u bro

[@jessesingh2114]

My dhol sound different then your dhol. I tuned it to. How I do it?

[@ManvirHothi]

Hey Jesse, that depends on a lot of factors. For example, what skins you're using on either side of the drum, whether or not those skins have been worked in, the quality of the wood/dhol, but most importantly, how you tuned the dhol. Each dhol is going to have its own unique sound. If you find the dhol sounding low pitched, tighten the respective side, and if you find it too high pitched or the sound "dying," chances are that you over tightened. You can use apps that are typically used to tune snare heads on the drumkit to ensure that you have a relatively consistent note across each hook. Overtime, you will develop an ear for tuning

[@jessesingh2114]

Manvir Hothi I use a black side and cream color of bass

[@hrndrsngh]

Last beat? Song name or link please bro

[@bobsaini5653]

I am lefty can I switch my hand?

[@pardeepsinghdj4238]

Sir end wali tune download karni

[@karanveerdhanoa8420]

Where did you buy your dhol

[@odinkhan9972]

Aap ke video se mene bhangra sikha

[@dushandeshapriya1936]

What is that stick plastic or bambo

[@deepakchorasiya456]

Online class kese ho gi kya charcha hae

[@odinkhan9972]

And please reply me

[@odinkhan9972]

Bro video main lyrics daalo usse jada example hota hain

[@ravirajraviraj2162]

Sar apna number bhejiye na Humko baat karna hai aapse

[@barnagar_dhol]

Pilis yu tell mi in hindi sar

[@ManvirHothi]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5PXp4RsobiHgJo

[@rajanrajanrajan9052]

No Punjabi language training class

[@MrSuperJaskirat]

"Most music is played in 4/4 time" *laughs in garba rhythm* Awesome video!

[@ManvirHothi]

LOL haha aha ha