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One Thousand Tabla Compositions

Started by david in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: This is just to let people know that the fifth volume of the Series "The Complete Reference for Tabla" is entering its final stages. The earlier volumes consist of Volume 1 -...
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Giving thin the middle finger

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: I am having to relearn tabla from the ground up due to a wonderful condition called musician's focal dystonia. So I've been going back to the fundamentals. While I am at it, I thought I...
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Tabla finger strength and conditioning

Started by halangode in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: In the modern day we have lot of ways to cross train. Looking at sports like cross fit or mixed martial arts employing different training methods from other disciplines. In the world of martial arts,...
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QUESTION: use dholak nut and metal bolt on this tabla (dayan)

Started by thnujan05 in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Namaskaram, Am in need of help. But please can someone inform me if I can use this. Thinking of converting my normal dayan to nut and bolt tabla. Thanks Help if...
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Synthetic tabla

Started by Proxmire1 in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: 🎬 This is the first one i have heard that sounds good. Just a plastic head with no kinar and a syahi. I wouldnt use it as a main drum, but great for tabla tarang because plastic stays in tune....
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Tabla Bags - What are you using?

Started by Aman2025 in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Hello Everyone, What are you using for tabla bags these days, especially in North America? Anything you bought and would recommend from amazon or another store? Actual bags that say...
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How to mount new head on bass side of mridangam

Started by cobra in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Hey Everyone, I'm about to replace the bass side head of a mridangam and don't really know what I'm doing. It's really thick skin, and I don't know that I could pull with enough...
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mridangam modification

Started by sonu1997 in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Hello friends, my question is; are there any drawbacks in increasing the left head of the mridangam to a bigger size os that it can be easier to play gumkhi? Like the tabla; it has a larger surface...
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Tabla Maintenance ???

Started by assingh in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: If you don't see how your post could be irritating, then please re-read it. You were also rude to Pascal in an earlier post, surely you can see that... Please don't confuse arrogance for experience...
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Where to buy the nut and bolt for tabla in uk or anywhere with postage?

Started by thnujan05 in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Could someone please help with this? Thank you
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Shades of Tabla - Gath's of Farrukhabad - DVD Clip

Started by hbajpai in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Pascal, you asked me how I know great tabla players would not know some of the Shades bandishes. I probably should have said "good" instead of "great" tabla players. I wasn't...
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"Fundamentals of Tabla"

Started by david in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: "Fundamentals of Tabla" is now available in a hardbound edition. It is available in many Amazons around the world. However, it may be a few days before the search engines catch up with this.
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Pure Gold - Anindo da and Vivek

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Sorry to be a video poster, but this duet is too good: 🎬
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"Manufacture and Repair of Tabla"

Started by david in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: This book has been out of print for the last year. I am editing it,and revising it now. I expect the new edition should be out by next month.
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"Manufacture and Repair of Tabla" FREE COPIES

Started by david in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: I have just recently released the latest edition of "Manufacture and Repair of Tabla". But I still have some copies of the older edition. I will give one free copy to anyone who actually...
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Anyone selling a 5 inch tabla?

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Hey friends, I am looking for a 5 inch tabla. If anyone has one they want to part with, DM me. Thanks!
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Bijasar Tabla

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: SOLD ------------------ Hey friends, I just put a new pudi on this bijasar wood (aka vijaysar or bijasal) tabla and wanted to offer it up to anyone in the US. For those of you...
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Tabla sound deadened and dull

Started by Isuka Udaneth in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: hi I bought a new tabla cap for my tabla and installed it. there was a buzz so I put a little bit of wood glue to where the buzz was coming from after that the sound was deadened instently....
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Who sells good puddi on internet ar reasonable price?

Started by Shri Klemo in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: For sur not « sargamiya « from Jaipur .Thieves. They sell second hand useless skins. Only the sihai is new . After my notice they did not send good ones,they just...
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Good Drum Makers

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Thought I'd start a current thread on good, trust worthy tabla/pakhawaj/dholak makers. Save some money and order direct from the makers! It's fun! I've worked with ~30 different makers from...
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6 inch Black Sheesham 5.8 KG A# - B

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: SOLD ------------------- Hey guys, I've just reheaded this black sheesham tabla from the Vhatkar family with a new pudi from a small shop in Delhi. This tabla is super...
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Help Identifying Taal

Started by StarshipEktaal in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Hi all, I wonder if you would recogize this taal. It seems like 14 beats but I'm not sure. **edit: Ada Chautal. I couldn't delete this post. 🎬 This recording...
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It hurts - Zakir

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Such a difficult day. The world feels empty again. David Courtney, do you have any remembrances or stories of Zakir from the early days?
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Fitting a bayan head

Started by fredtdrummer in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: Hi! Though I've successfully re-headed several dayans, this is the first time I have attempted a bayan. I measured and bought a new head. The head diameter is perfect, but the stiff edges of...
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Dubki/Dimli/Kanjira/Dariya

Started by MattTabla in PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENTS: 📷 Any players of these small hand drums? Pictured above from left to right is dariya (Panjab), dubki (West Bengal), and kanjira (South India -- but, this is a synthetic one made by...
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