GT manufacturers Tabla 01255 Tabla(Dayan - 13 cm, Bayan - 23 cm)

About this product

Tabla Body the of the is made of dark, polished wood, displaying a rich, reddish-brown grain. It has a rounded, slightly tapered cylindrical shape with vertical grooves visible in the wood structure.Tabla (Puri): The top is covered with a stretched goatskin or rawhide head. It is characterized by the distinctive syahi, the central black spot or paste made from a mix of iron filings, soot, and gum. This syahi is crucial for creating the complex harmonic overtones and the specific tonal quality of the tabla. The main playing surface is white or light beige, surrounding the black syahi.Tensioning System: The head is secured and tensioned by thick, cream-colored rawhide thongs (baddhi) that run vertically down the sides. These straps are interwoven and wrapped around a sturdy, woven hoop at the top and secured at the bottom.Tuning Blocks (Ghatta): Eight wooden cylindrical blocks (gatta) are tucked under the vertical thongs. These are moved up or down to adjust the tension of the head, allowing the musician to precisely tune the drum to a specific pitch. • Goatskin