Episode 8 A: Origin and Evolution of Tabla | Historical Theories Explained

Описание: n this episode, we explore the historical and musicological origins of the tabla and examine the major theories regarding its development.

Rather than accepting a single story, we study multiple viewpoints and available historical evidence to understand how the instrument evolved over time.

Topics covered include:

Persian influence – connection with the tabl / naqqāra and Mughal period drums
The Pakhawaj theory – the belief that tabla evolved from the splitting of the pakhawaj
Attributions to Amir Khusrau, Ustad Sudhar Khan Dhadi, and other historical figures (and the lack of concrete evidence)
The Tripuṣkar Vādan theory and research by Pt. Jagmohan Shukla, Dr. Aban Mistry, Dr. Arvind Mulgaonkar, Dr. Gaurang Bhavsar, Robert Gottlieb and others
Photographic references of artefacts supporting evolutionary development

We conclude that the tabla was not invented in a single moment, but evolved gradually through centuries, undergoing multiple transformations before reaching its modern form.

This episode is intended for serious students, teachers, and anyone interested in the history and development of Indian classical percussion.

🎵 Part of the “365 Days of Tabla” Daily Riyaz & Learning Series

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