Veekku chenda

Veekku chenda (വീക് ചെണ്ട) or "Acchan chenda" (അച്ഛൻ ചെണ്ട) is a type of Chenda or drum used to keep the "thalam" or the basic rhythm while playing the Chenda. The "Chenda Vattam" of the "Veekku Chenda" is always the "Valam Thala" or the "Right Head" which is made of multiple layer of skin to produce a bass sound. The meaning of "Veekku" in Malayalam language is "beating hard". The artist produces sound on "Veekku Chenda" by hitting the drum using a stick without twisting or rolling his wrist.