A tabla[nb 1] is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, [3] where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles.

2025年1月27日 · tabla, pair of small drums fundamental (since the 18th century) to Hindustani music of northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The higher-pitched of the two drums, which is played with the right hand, is also referred to individually as the tabla or as the daya (dahina or dayan, meaning “right”).

2024年12月27日 · Tabla is the most famous percussion instrument of India, finding popularity among many musical styles all over the world. The use of tabla has been particularly significant in Hindustani classical music for the last several hundred years and continues to be the most prominent classical rhythm instrument.

The tabla is a percussion instrument that has been an integral part of Indian classical music for centuries. It is a set of two drums played by hand, producing a range of unique sounds that add rhythm and character to the music.

Tabla, a set of two drums, is the modern caretaker of an ancient rhythmic tradition that is perhaps 5000 years old in a part of the world that is considered a birthplace of civilization.

Classical tabla began as an oral tradition by mostly illiterate (and secretive) musicians. They didn’t write things down. What we do know is that, at some point, the tabla (or some earlier version of the tabla) became the main accompaniment instrument for the vocal style known as khyal.

DigiTabla is a free, multimedia learning resource for the North Indian tabla, including guides, explanations, and demonstrations of classical tabla.

The Tabla originates from North India and consists of a set of two drums, treble and bass. They are distinct from most other drums in the world, in that each drum is played

2023年8月22日 · What is a tabla? The tabla is a pair of two drums originating from India, played with the hands. It is an essential percussion instrument in Indian Classical Music, showcasing improvisation, creativity, and mathematical patterns.