Tabla Sets - Dayan and Bayan Drums

Tablas are an important part of the rich and vibrant music of India. The two small drums in a Tabla Set (the dayan and the bayan) produce sounds that are unlike those of any other drums, with an easily recognizable Indian flavor. The rhythmic patterns possible with tablas are also very unique. In the hands of a skilled player, the dayan and bayan drums can create truly amazing tones and distinct melodic rhythms. In India, tabla sets are used to accompany a variety of traditional music compositions, many with religious and spiritual connotations. Among the followers of Hinduism, the complex sounds and rhythms produced by Tablas are believed to assist individuals in their efforts to attain mindfulness and self-realization. This is a deeply spiritual process that involves a strong connection between traditional Vedic hymns and the unique vibrations created with music.