Uruttu chenda

The artist produce sound on "Uruttu Chenda" by rolling his right hand wrist.

During the first beat the palm holding the stick will face the artist (in), then during the second beat (using the same right hand) the palm would face the opposite side (out).

Both ends are covered (usually with animal's skin) with the "Chenda Vattam".

are not used), to have a quality sound the skin from the abdominal part of the cow is taken.

The Chenda is suspended from the drummers neck so that it hangs vertically.