Abstract:
A Research Study on the Usage and Production of the Sri Lankan Drums.
Introduction
In Sri Lanka, there are traditional playing techniques and methods of drums
that have been evolving in relation to Buddhist rituals. It is expected to study
excessively the rituals, playing styles, new creations and their structures that
are followed by the present generation in the above context.
Thesis statement
To see whether there is a scientific base for the playing techniques of the Sri
Lankan drums and to find out the traditional techniques followed in producing
local drums.
Hypothesis
There is a scientific base for the playing techniques and production of the Sri
Lankan drums
Objectives
The objectives deal with finding out the historical background of the Sri
Lankan drums, rituals in relation to the production of the local drums and the
playing styles.
Significance of the study
To make it possible for the future generation to refer a detailed study on the
Sri Lankan drums.