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The tabla originated from the a more ancient cylindrical drum called the Pakhawaj. Zakir Hussain is a notable tabla player.
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Tabla facts for kids.
| Quick facts for kids Percussion instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Indian percussion instrument, goatskin heads with syahi |
| Playing range | |
| Bolt tuned or rope tuned with dowels and hammer | |
| Related instruments | |
- Who invented tabla?
- How many types of tabla are there?
- Why is the tabla important?
- What is tabla skin made of?
Who invented tabla?
Whether that is true or not, modern research suggests that the tabla were invented in the first half of the 18th century (about 1738) by a drummer named Amir Khusru, who was instructed to develop a more subtle and melodic percussion instrument that could accompany the new style of music called Khayal.
How many types of tabla are there?
Tabla Talas
| Name | Beats | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ektal and Chautal | 12 | 2+2+2+2+2+2 |
| Jhaptal (or Japtal) | 10 | 2+3+2+3 |
| Keherwa | 8 | 4+4 |
| Rupak (Mughlai/Roopak) | 7 | 3+2+2 |
Why is the tabla important?
Among the percussion instruments, 'tabla' is one of the most important musical instruments in India. Tabla plays an important role in accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers in every style of music from classical to light in India, mainly used for keeping rhythm.
What is tabla skin made of?
Usually tabla heads are made with goat skin and goat/buffalo/camel skins are used in making the straps. In the making of this instrument the skin used is from a goat that died a natural death and either nylon straps or straps made of the skin from the same goat was used.
