Mondira

Open any kirtan bag and you will find a pair of these.

Mondira, called manjira or kartal elsewhere, are the small brass hand cymbals whose bright chime rides above the dholak and harmonium in devotional singing. A pair joined by a cord, two basic strokes, and the oldest accompaniment there is.

What is the difference between the names? Regional names for one family of hand cymbals. Size and thickness change the pitch and ring, and our listings give size and weight per pair.

How are they played? One in each hand by its cord. Strike edge to edge for the ringing chime, damp against the palm for the dry tick. Every pattern is built from those two.

$70 to $169. Prices include free shipping to the USA, UK, Germany, Australia and many more countries.

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  • MKS Mondira, Choose Tuning (No. 545)

    MKS Mondira, Small, Brass, Choose Tuning (No. 545)

    MKS Mondira, Small, Brass, Choose Tuning (No. 545)
    $70.00
  • MKS Mondira

    MKS Mondira, Brass (No. 490)

    MKS Mondira, Brass (No. 490)
    $169.00
  • MKS Mondira, Choose Tuning (No. 543)

    MKS Mondira, Medium, Brass, Choose Tuning (No. 543)

    MKS Mondira, Medium, Brass, Choose Tuning (No. 543)
    $74.00
  • MKS Mondira, Choose Tuning (No. 540)

    MKS Mondira, Large, Brass, Choose Tuning (No. 540)

    MKS Mondira, Large, Brass, Choose Tuning (No. 540)
    $74.00

Questions we get asked

Mondira, manjira, kartal, what is the difference?
Regional names for one family of hand cymbals. Size and thickness change the pitch and ring, and our listings give size and weight per pair.
How are they played?
One in each hand by its cord. Strike edge to edge for the ringing chime, damp against the palm for the dry tick. Every pattern is built from those two.
What are they made of?
Bell brass, cast for ring and durability.