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Perhaps the most characteristic rhythm played on the dhol is a quick double-dotted figure that may be counted in rhythmic solfege as "ONE -tah and -tah TWO -tah and -tah THREE-E -TAH, FOUR AND" (rest on "and") or simply a long string of double-dotted notes, over which the bass side is used for improvisation.

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Tabla and Dholak are both popular percussion instruments in Indian classical and folk music, but they have distinct differences:

1. Origin:

    - Tabla: Originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Hindustani classical music tradition.

    - Dholak: Originated in the Indian subcontinent, but is more commonly used in folk music and light classical music.

2. Instrument structure:

    - Tabla: Consists of two drums, the dayan (treble drum) and the bayan (bass drum), made of wood or metal.

    - Dholak: A single, two-headed drum made of wood or metal.

3. Sound production:

    - Tabla: Produces sharp, crisp, and complex sounds due to the use of fingers and palms.

    - Dholak: Produces deeper, more resonant sounds due to the use of palms and fingers.

4. Playing technique:

    - Tabla: Requires intricate fingerwork and complex strokes.

    - Dholak: Played with a more straightforward, energetic, and dynamic technique.

5. Music genres:

    - Tabla: Used in Hindustani classical, light classical, and fusion music.

    - Dholak: Used in folk, light classical, and devotional music.

6. Cultural significance:

    - Tabla: Considered a sacred instrument in Hindustani classical music.

    - Dholak: Used in various folk traditions and celebrations.

These differences reflect the unique characteristics and roles of each instrument in Indian music.

• Taal - Basic Information. ...
• Dadra – 6 beats , used mostly in bhajan, thumri and some film songs.
• Keharwa – 8 beats , most popular taal used in film songs, bhajan etc. ...
• Roopak – 7 beats.
• Jhap – 10 beats.
• Ek – 12 beats.

Silbatta -It all started before the mixer grinder was invented. Our great grandmother used the silbata to do all the work which today's mixer grinder does. It was basically used to grind all types of masalas on a solid piece of stone by applying physical pressure with another oval stone to crush the masalas by sheer force of hand. It kept them healthy also. Even today it is popular in bengali and several southern state households, because the aroma of the masalas stay unaffected by this process.

The dholak is a two-headed hand drum, a folk percussion instrument. The dholak is most commonly recognised in countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Tumba (drum), a kind of long, thin drum. Tumbi, also called tumba, a traditional Punjabi musical instrument. Tumba francesa (French tumba), a style of music brought from Haiti to Cuba following the Haitian slave rebellion of 1791. Tumba or toomba, a resonator on Indian musical instruments such as the sitar and sarod.

The dholak is a two-headed hand drum, a folk percussion instrument.