TABLA
Tabla is a pair of drums. It consists of of a small right hand drum called dayan and a larger metal one called bayan.
The tabla has an interesting construction.. The dayan (right hand drum) is almost always made of wood. The diameter at the membrane may run from just under five inches to over six inches. The bayan (left hand drum) may be made of iron, aluminium, copper, steel, or clay; yet brass with a nickel or chrome plate is the most common material. Undoubtedly the most striking characteristic of the tabla is the large black spot on each of the playing surfaces. These black spots are a mixture of gum, soot, and iron filings.
Their function is to create the bell-like timbre that is characteristic of the instrument.Both drum shells are covered with a head (or puri) constructed from goat or cow skin. An outer ring of skin (keenar) is overlaid on the main skin and serves to suppress some of the natural overtones. These two skins are bound together with a complex woven braid that also gives the entire assembly enough strength to be tensioned onto the shell.
The completed head construction is affixed to the drum shell with a single continuous piece of cow or camel hide strap laced between the braid of the head assembly and another ring (made from the same strap material) placed on the bottom of the drum. The strap is tensioned to achieve the desired pitch of the drum. Additionally, cylindrical wood blocks, known as ghatta, are inserted between the strap and the shell allowing the tension to be adjusted by their vertical positioning. Fine tuning is achieved by striking vertically on the braided portion of the head using a small hammer.
The skins of both drums also have an inner circle on the head referred to as the syahi (lit. "ink"; a.k.a. shāī or gāb). This is constructed using multiple layers of a paste made from cooked rice mixed with a black powder of various origins
Professional Varanasi style tabla
Professional Varanasi style tabla.
Brass bayan.
Dayan is made of high-grade sheesham wood .
Approximate Bayan weight: Up to 3kg.
The price includes two cushions and
cloth covers a precision tuning hammer, and a protective carry bag.
Dayan’s size can vary. Contact us to order your specific tabla set .
-Price (including Standard Cylinder fiberglass case, hammer, & rings)
Brass bayan.
Dayan is made of high-grade sheesham wood .
Approximate Bayan weight: Up to 3kg.
The price includes two cushions and
cloth covers a precision tuning hammer, and a protective carry bag.
Dayan’s size can vary. Contact us to order your specific tabla set .
-Price (including Standard Cylinder fiberglass case, hammer, & rings)
.copper bayan
Tabla set
Accessories include: hammer, dowels,
deluxe rings and covers
.The BAYAN has a standard weight of at least 3kg or more. The Gajara is fashioned in a simple twisted style which is representative of Delhi tablas.
The Dayan is made from the best Black Sheesham wood
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Covers, Rings, hammer & 8 dowels for the Bayan tuning are included as standard accessories. Colors of the covers and rings will vary.
Price (including Standard Cylinder fiberglass case, hammer, & rings)
Tabla set
Accessories include: hammer, dowels,
deluxe rings and covers
.The BAYAN has a standard weight of at least 3kg or more. The Gajara is fashioned in a simple twisted style which is representative of Delhi tablas.
The Dayan is made from the best Black Sheesham wood
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Covers, Rings, hammer & 8 dowels for the Bayan tuning are included as standard accessories. Colors of the covers and rings will vary.
Price (including Standard Cylinder fiberglass case, hammer, & rings)
Students tabla
Iron Bayan
Dayan made out of sheesham wood
Approximately Bayan weight: 2’200kg
The price includes two cushions and cloth covers, a precision tuning hammer, and a protective carry bag
Iron Bayan
Dayan made out of sheesham wood
Approximately Bayan weight: 2’200kg
The price includes two cushions and cloth covers, a precision tuning hammer, and a protective carry bag
Model (Zakhir Hussian Model)
Professional Model (Zakhir Hussian Model) Concert Quality Tabla Pair
in Copper Baya Heavy(5.1/2kg) and Black Sheesham Wood Tabla with finest quality Handmade skins for clear tone and tuning. Bayan Specially made for soft and well balanced sound to give comfortable feel while playing. Inclusive of rings and covers, tunnning hammer and special foam padded case
Specifications for Professional Quality Tabla Set
Highly Professional Quality model Tabla set--- Made of Heavy Sheesham Wood, Handmade High Quality Skins fitted. Bayan Shell Handmade out of heavy sheet of copper weighing nearly 5.1/2 kgs in weight.(Without Lead). Bayan Size: 9.1/2 inches.
Bayan: Specially Handmade Bayan made out of thick Copper Sheet with hammered surface.
Skins: Handmade Skins on both Tabla & Bayan with close knit Gajra and high quality selected skin for high ans and well balanced bayan sound.
Weighs: Nearly 5.1/2 Kgs without Lead.
The Bayan can also be individually purchased.
The skins are now specially made for this bayan that produce soft as well as heavy tone without bouncing back the hand while playing
in Copper Baya Heavy(5.1/2kg) and Black Sheesham Wood Tabla with finest quality Handmade skins for clear tone and tuning. Bayan Specially made for soft and well balanced sound to give comfortable feel while playing. Inclusive of rings and covers, tunnning hammer and special foam padded case
Specifications for Professional Quality Tabla Set
Highly Professional Quality model Tabla set--- Made of Heavy Sheesham Wood, Handmade High Quality Skins fitted. Bayan Shell Handmade out of heavy sheet of copper weighing nearly 5.1/2 kgs in weight.(Without Lead). Bayan Size: 9.1/2 inches.
Bayan: Specially Handmade Bayan made out of thick Copper Sheet with hammered surface.
Skins: Handmade Skins on both Tabla & Bayan with close knit Gajra and high quality selected skin for high ans and well balanced bayan sound.
Weighs: Nearly 5.1/2 Kgs without Lead.
The Bayan can also be individually purchased.
The skins are now specially made for this bayan that produce soft as well as heavy tone without bouncing back the hand while playing