Tabla: India's mystical drums

TABLA lets you try the mystical Indian percussion. A free, fun, user-friendly app! Download it now and enjoy! The TABLA is a Hindu percussion instrument widely used in Indian devotional and meditative music. It consists of a pair of drums, the smaller, higher-pitched DAYA and the larger, deeper-sounding BAYA. A tabla is a pair of twin hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, tabla has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music,where it may be played solo, as accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, and as a part of larger ensembles. Tabla is also frequently played in popular and folk music performances in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The tabla is also an important instrument in the bhakti devotional traditions of Hinduism and Sikhism, such as during bhajan and kirtan singing. It is one of the main qawali instrument used by Sufi musicians. Tabla also features in dance performances such as Kathak. How does TABLA work? The app transforms your phone/tablet screen into a lifelike simulation of a percussion kit. For instant playback, all you need do is tap on the drum pads. Not a percussionist yet? TABLA comes with several video tutorials to help you learn, as well as several loops in a variety styles to jam along with! No room in your place for a percussion kit? TABLA is perfect for practising without bugging the neighbours or taking up too much space. Using the app is simplicity itself, play anywhere and put your skills to the test! Check out the Tabla specs: - 12 pads - Studio-quality audio - 10 rhythms with tutorials - 9 loops to jam along with - Recording mode - Export your recordings to MP3 - Works with all screen resolutions - Free app - Support MIDI The app is free but you can remove the ads by purchasing a licence. Play around and have fun with the best and most comprehensive Indian percussion app on Google Play! Perfect for drummers, percussionists, professional musicians, amateurs or beginners. Touch & Play!