Krap

Sepha performance, showing krap

The krap (Thai: กรับ) is Thai percussion instrument, which comes in three varieties.

The krap koo is made from two pieces of split bamboo, approximately 40 cm in length.

The krap puang is made from thin wood or brass, often consisting of a number of pieces tied with string. It is used in royal ceremonies.

The krap saepa is made from wood, like the ranat ek. It has a length of about 20 cm and a thickness of about 5 cm. The krap saepa is rectangular in shape, and is used in pairs.

See also

• Ranat ek
• Ranat thum
• Ranat ek lek
• Ranat thum lek
• Ranat kaeo
• Bong lang
• Traditional Thai musical instruments

References

Traditional Thai musical instruments String Plucked Jakhe Grajabpi Sueng Phin Phin pia Hai song Bowed Saw duang Saw u Saw sam sai Salo Struck Khim Wind Flutes Khlui Khlui lib Khlui phiang aw Khlui u Wot Oboes Pi Pi nai Pi nok Pi klang Pi chawa Pi mon Pi chanai Pi o Pi chum Pi so Free-reed pipes Khaen Percussion Drums Glong khaek Glong songna Glong yao Glong thad Thon rammana Taphon Glong thap (Thap) Glong Chatri Taphon Mon Glong Malayu Xylophones Pong lang Ranat Ranat ek Ranat thum Ranat ek lek Ranat thum lek Ranat kaeo Gongs Khong wong yai Khong wong lek Khong Mon Khong Mon wong yai Khong Mon wong lek Others Ching Chap Krap Mong