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Also known as tablaa

thumb|A demo of tabla playing

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Key facts

Instrument.name
Tabla
Instrument.image
Prop._Tabla.jpg
Instrument.background
percussion
Instrument.classification
Membranophone percussion instrument
Instrument.hornbostel_sachs
211.12
Instrument.hornbostel_sachs_desc
Sets of instruments in which the body of the drum is dish- or bowl-shaped
Instrument.range
One octave (variable)
Instrument.developed
18th century, India
Instrument.related
Pakhavaj, mridangam, khol, dholak, nagara, madal, tbilat, jori, bongos

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Commons category
Tabla
Hornbostel-Sachs classification
211.11
native label
तबला
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19 sections
Contents
  • Origins
  • Traditions
  • Indian origins
  • Muslim and Mughal origins
  • History
  • Construction and features
  • Musical notation
  • Basic strokes
  • Tabla talas
  • Rare Hindustani talas
  • Tabla Gharanas
  • The different Gharanas in Tabla
  • Kayda
  • Notable players
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

thumb|A demo of tabla playing

A tabla 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, where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles. It is frequently played in popular and folk music performances in India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The tabla is an essential instrument in the bhakti devotional traditions of Hinduism and Sikhism, such as during bhajan and kirtan singing. It is one of the main qawwali instruments used by Sufi musicians. The instrument is also featured in dance performances such as Kathak. Tabla is a rhythmic instrument.

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