Tabla

Tabla does not need an introduction to many, like Mridangam, Guitar and similar musical instruments. But there could be few who are not familiar with Tabla. This article is for them. Like Mridangam, Tabla is also having its origin from the Indian Subcontinent. Tabla is an important instrument in Hindustani Classical Music almost since the 18th Century. It is a pair of Twin Hand Drums. The name could have come from the word “Tabl” which is an Arabic word for “Drum”. The two drums of Tabla are small but of different sizes and shapes. The single header, hollow body of the drums are made of wood, clay or metal. A membrane usually leather is stretched over the open end of the body and tightened with the help of straps. The smaller drum is known as “Daya” R...