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Well first of all its my 1st Post in #ARTSteemit Community & I would like to thank @veta-less to Guide me to be here. I am Mrs.Neha Sahni with the name @crafter on Steemit and i am into Art & Craft. I also take Online Art Education Classes for all age groups.
Today I would love to Present, a Model of one of the Indian Percussion Instruments known as The Tabla::
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 instrument 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.
The name tabla likely comes from tabl, the Arabic word for drum.The ultimate origin of the musical instrument is contested by scholars, though some trace its evolution from indigenous musical instruments of the Indian subcontinent.
The tabla consists of two small drums of slightly different sizes and shapes. Each drum is made of hollowed out wood, clay or metal. The smaller drum (daya) is used for creating treble and tonal sounds, while the primary function of the larger drum (bayan) is for producing bass. They are laced with hoops, thongs and wooden dowels on its sides. The dowels and hoops are used to tighten the tension of the membranes for tuning the drums. (Historysource-google)
The playing technique is complex and involves extensive use of the fingers and palms in various configurations to create a wide variety of different sounds and rhythms, reflected in mnemonic syllables.
Coming to the Craft Work::--
I am very serious about making Best use of Resources I have.So, I designed the Tabla with the help of Coconut Shell. Please take a look::.
Material Used ::
Coconut Shell
Acrylic Colors
Cardboard as a Base
Pastel Sheets
Decorative Items (Circular shape Mirrors, Ribbons, Colored Stones & Pearls)
GlueGun
2 Pcs Circular Brass Stands
Black Markers
While making the Model we took some Pictures , so i am sharing them with you all::
( 2 Coconut Shells and cardboard for base)
( Pastel Sheets are Pasted on cardboard and some flowers are painted on borders along with mirrors, that are pasted on the board to give a decent look)
(The Outer side of the coconut shell is decorated with Ribbons & Mirrors to give a Traditional Look)
(The Upper Side of the shell is Pasted with Canvas Sheet and black circles are made with Markers to give the Tabla look and Finally are Tabla is Ready to Play)
Last but not the least, comes the Decorative Part:-
To add to its beauty and give a traditional look Colorful Stones and Pearls are pasted on the Tabla Model and finally they are kept on 2 Circular Brass Stands, to complete the looks.
(Hope You Like It)
Well That's all for today. Please share your views on the Post & do leave your queries in the reply section.
Once again thank you all of you for Spending your valuable time on my Blog
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Regards,
@Crafter.