Tabla is popular percussion instrument of Indian Classical Music. It is used for accompaniment with classical, semi classical, folk, light music etc. Tabla Solo is popular now a days.

1. Structure of Tabla
Dr. Amit Verma
Assistant Professor
Sangeet Bhawan,
Visva Bharati University
Shantiniketan, West Bengal
Email: kr.amitverma@gmail

2. Pair of Tabla & Dagga

3. Body of Tabla & Banaya (Dagga)
Made from Wood -
Mango/Neem/Sheesham
Made from -
Steel/Copper/Mud
10-12 inches
10-12 inches
5-6 inches
8-9 inches

4. Poodi or Chhavani
1.Chant/Kinar
2.Lav/Maidan
3. Syahi
4. Gajra

5. Dagga or Banya Tabla
1.Chant/Kinar
3. Syahi
2. Maidan
4. Gajra

6. Leather
Strips
Wooden
Blocks

7. Ring of Strips at
Bottom

8. Rings & Top Cover for safety Hammer for Tuning

9. Bag for Carrying the Instrument

10. Thank you
Presentation By
Dr. Amit Verma
Assistant Professor
Sangeet Bhawan,
Visva Bharati University
Shantiniketan, West Bengal
Email: kr.amitverma@gmail.com