The Modern era of
Traditional Sri Lankan Drums
Why Tech Bheri?
Tech Bheri is the ultimate solution for all traditional drummers who experience numerous challenges on a day-to-day basis.
Our synthetic fiber skin drum heads are matched to the exact sound and feel of the traditional drum. We ensure that the tone of your drum will not fluctuate due to temperature changes. Our drum heads are water-resistant as well as puncher-resistant giving you the ability to play with confidence.
The simplified key tuning system gives you the option of adjusting the tone to your preference.
Tech Beheri gives you the option of selecting between wood and fiber for the shell of your drum. Our fiber drum shells are light durable and resistant to cracks permitting long hours of play with comfort.
Tech Beheri makes overseas travel easy and cheaper due to its weight where you no longer have to declare for wooden shells at customs.
A quick
Traditional
Sri Lankan drums
Going back in time drums and rhythm have been closely linked to the lives of the people of the island which have played a vital role in wars, dance, ceremonies, cultural acts, and rituals.
Sri Lankan drums can be categorised into three main categories which are Athata (drums played by hand) Withatha (drums played by the use of a stick) Withatha Athatha (drums played by stick and hand).
Historical evidence states that a total of 64 drums have existed of which ten have remained to this date, which are the Gataberaya (Kandyan drum), Yakberaya (Lowcountry drum), Thammatama, Daula, Dakkiya, Udakkiya, Ath Rabanna, Banku Rabana, Bummadiya and Dandu Beraya.
The technology behind making and bringing these drums to life was passed down from generation to generation. Tree trunks of Kohomba, Milla, Kithul, and Ehela were hollowed up to their desired shape and size creating the shell of the drum. The heads of the drums were created by knitting an animal Hyde/skin with tension to the wooden shell of the drum which gave its unique sound. The skins for the drums were often sourced from cows, monkeys, goats, and iguanas.
The modern era of traditional Sri Lankan traditional drumming has faced many challenges in sourcing and maintaining quality and sound.