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Name: TABLA
Classification: membranophone
Origin: Indian

     Tabla
    Photo credits: Julie Tan

    The set of two drums known as tabla actually consist of a smaller drum called tabla and a larger drum called baya. It is used not only in the Carnatic music and Hindustani music of the Malaysian Indian community, but also in various syncretic music ensembles such as ghazal and dangdut.

     Side View
    Photo Credits: Julie Tan

    Audio Examples

Audio Example
An example of how the tabla sounds

Another example tabla drumming