Instrument & Care
Glossary →Construction science, acoustics, master craftsmen, and modern innovations.
syahigattapudi
4 articles
Complete Instrument Science and Construction
11 minHow tabla construction — shell, membrane, syahi, and tension systems — shapes sound, and what players should know when choosing and caring for their instrument.
Complete Tabla Acoustics, Listening, and Recording
5 minHow tabla tone is shaped by instrument, room, and microphone — a musician's guide to acoustics, projection, and recording clarity.
Master Craftsmen and Instrument Selection
11 minHow to choose a quality tabla set by learning to listen, finding trusted craftsmen, and understanding what separates a fine instrument from an ornamental one.
Modern Innovations in Tabla
11 minA measured look at how new materials, amplification, recording technology, electronic contexts, and pedagogical tools are shaping tabla today, and what the tradition asks of each change.