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TABLA
a tabla is a precussion instrument which is generally played in India. It can be called a classicaL Indian instrument. Tabla is played with bare hands and produces a strong hollow sound.
Zakir Hussain is a musician who plays the 'Tabla', which is a very popular musical instrument used in the Indian culture. The Tabla consists of two different sized and timbered hand drums, which can be played togther to create a unique sound.
the main difference is one is tabla is from north India and commonly played in south where as mridangam is mostly played in south India
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The tabla is played using a combination of finger, wrist, and palm techniques that create a variety of sounds known as bols. A player sits cross-legged on the floor with the smaller drum (dayan) on the right and the larger drum (bayan) on the left. Each bol—such as Na, Tin, Ta, Dha, Ge—is produced by striking specific parts of the drum surface with controlled finger placement and precise hand movement. The right hand focuses on clarity and tone, while the left hand adds depth, bass, and modulation by sliding or pressing the wrist on the drum skin. Rhythm patterns (taals) are created by combining these bols in specific cycles like Teen Taal, Dadra, Keharwa, and more. Learning proper posture, hand technique, and rhythm discipline is essential for accurate playing, which is why beginners benefit greatly from guided training. For structured, beginner-friendly, and performance-oriented learning, Dhwani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya offers some of the best tabla classes in Gurgaon, helping students master technique, rhythm, and musical expression step-by-step.
principle of tabla
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Translation of tabla: board, tablet or panel
Ustad zakir hussain is India's and also the world's best tabla maestro. Pandit Chandra Nath Shastri is also said to be world's best Tabla player. Also, it is sometimes said that Pt. Sandip Burman is the world's best tabla artist because he plays both tabla and tabla tarang.
skin is the vibrating object of tabla