Conjunct syllables
Conjunct syllables
Conjunct syllables, are those that are played with both hands simultaneously. These resemble that of a single sounded note and care should be taken to ensure both the left and right heads of the Miruthangam are played in the same instance without any delay in time.
Thaam
The "Thaam" note is played by striking Thom on the left head and Num on the right head. The left hand must immediately be lifted out to allow for the vibrational tone of Thom.
Sometimes, unconventionally, the Num is played while holding the Saatham firmly, as that of Thi, to eliminate any vibrations. This produces a very hard Thaam that resembles an almost wooden knocking sound.
In the standard "Sollkattu" the "Thaam" doesn't posses any other notation names.
Theem
The "Theem" note is played by striking Thom on the left head and Thin on the right head. The left hand and the right index finger must immediately be lifted out to allow for the vibrational tone of Thom and Thin.
In the standard "Sollkattu" the "Theem" doesn't posses any other notation names.
Thith
The "Thith" note is played by striking Thom on the left head and Thi on the right head. The Thi is played harder here than usual. The left hand is not lifted immediately but is kept on the skin to stop the vibrational tone of Thom.
When a left head note such as Tha comes before the Thith it is played by striking the Thi only. Here the Thi is played harder than usual.
In the standard "Sollkattu" the "Thith" doesn't posses any other notation names.