Harjit Singh from Wolverhampton was a top drummer with Asian pop band Azad. Now he heads Birmingham City Council's World Music Department teaching the Punjabi Dhol.
 | | Harjit Singh playing the Dhol |
The Dhol is a well known instrument in the UK. It is made up of two skins; a treble skin and a bass skin. Two beaters are used to create the pounding sounds that you often find in bhangra music. Harjit says his department is "unique in that each pupil gets an instrument to take home to study and practise on for free."  | | Terry practices Dhol |
Over 500 school children get music lessons from the department in Birmingham. Ten year old Terry Dark from Grove Primary in Handsworth has been learning for 2 years. He says "I like him (Harjit) because he can play better than us and I like to hear different tunes."  | | Dhol drumming |
There is no end to Harjit's love affair with music. In his spare time he coaches teenagers in Wolverhampton who often perform at local event. He says 'It's fantastic to know that I can carry on what I used to do and pass it onto the children and give them something..we used to perform now they're getting a chance to perform.' | For more information about lessons for your school call Harjit Singh at Birmingham City Council's World Music Department on 0121 303 1175. |
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