Tabla
The tabla (, , }, tablā from , tabl, tabla) is an drum used in South Asian music. It is used for classical, popular and devotional music of Pakistan. The instrument is two hand drums of different size and shape, similar to bongos. They make different sounds. The drums are treble and bass drum.
Tabla is played hitting the fingers on the drum head and sliding the palm to create a modulating sound. A lot of sounds can be created from the tabla by changing how you use your hands.
The tabla originated from a more ancient cylindrical drum called the Pakhawaj.
Zakir Hussain is a notable tabla player. There are different Gharanas or houses of tabla. Zakir Hussain’s style is of the Punjab Gharana.
Another notable tabla player is Ibrahim Ibrahimi, form Afghanistan.
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