The Art Of The Indian Tabla

The Art of the Indian Tabla is a result of the author’s seven years of experience and passion for the tabla. Offering an artistic as well as practical perspective on the instrument, it is a must have for the tabla enthusiast.

The sections range from general knowledge about Indian music, percussion instruments and sound to the theory of Indian rhythms, the manufacture, maintenance and tuning techniques of the tabla.

Last but not the least, a carefully selected list of bols in an easy to read format with specific fonts and spacing makes this book a comprehensive read for music lovers.


Srdjan Beronja is a Serbian percussionist who plays the darabuka and is a follower of the Varanasi Gharana style of the Indian tabla. His work includes concerts, teaching the tabla, writing on, as well as the presentation of music and culture of various regions.