Tabla is a two-piece percussion instrument that originated in India. They are the principal rhythmic accompaniment to most North Indian classical and light music. Although construction of the instrument is similar to kettle-drums that were in use for centuries, the first visual images of an instrument similar to the Tabla can be traced only to 1808. The instrument in its current form is probably less than a century old. Tablas are arguably the most complex drums in the world. Each head contains three separate skins.

Tablas consists of two upright drums that are played with fingers and palms. Each drum sits on a ringed base of padding. The smaller drum, slightly conical in shape, is called the Tabla or Dayan (literally right), and is generally played with the right hand. The top of the drum is covered with a stretched, layered leather membrane held in place by leather braces. The wooden pegs between the braces and the drum adjust the tension in the braces, thus controlling the pitch of the instrument. The black spot found in the Tabla's center is made from a mixture of carbon black, mucilage, and iron fillings gathered from the railway lines. The mixture is rolled up into a sticky ball and applied as many spiral layers until it builds up this unique black spot. The black spot and the Tabla skins are very delicate. The Dayan is tuned with a metal hammer by lightly striking the periphery of the top membrane or tapping the wooden pegs.

The larger rounded drum is called Duggi or the Baya (literally left), and is generally played with the left hand. Its body consists either of clay or more commonly in modern Tablas, metal (such as nickel-plated brass, brass, copper or aluminum). The heads of Tablas, commonly called the Puddi, are the most critical part of the Tablas. These heads are more complex than any other drum head. The actual playing area of the Puddi consists of three separate pieces. These different parts contribute to the Tabla's very distinct sounds. It is very important that the heads be high quality to produce proper sounds. The top or head of the Tabla is covered with a leather membrane held with thongs and like the Dayan, is also adorned with a round black patch. The Baya has a larger diameter than the Daya (literally right) and provides the bass. The Tabla player's index, third, and fourth fingers as well as the palm and heel of the hand strike the surface of both drums to generate the rich treble and low bass tones that make up the Tabla bols (percussion notes). Combined, the Daya and Baya, can produce an extraordinary array of sounds and rhythms in the hands of an accomplished player. Though Tabla is found enjoyed all over the world but is most often used in India.

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