This is the second edition of “Manufacture and Repair of Tabla”. It is the third volume of a series of books. The first is entitled “Fundamentals of Tabla“, the second is entitled “Advanced Theory of Tabla” (out of print), while the fourth is entitled “Focus on the Kaidas of Tabla“.
This book has several functions. The primary function is to document the traditional approaches to the manufacture and repair of tabla. This will also deal with the materials science involved. This book covers such additional topics as metal, rawhide, and wood. There is a also a discussion of the physics behind the instrument. There is also a special emphasis on issues that effect non-Indian repair personnel. These including labor saving techniques and health concerns.
The book has 216 pages. The ISBN is 978-1893644113
Here are the contents:
| Preface | ||
| Chapter 1 | Introduction | |
| Chapter 2 | The Craftsmen | |
| Chapter 3 | Metal | |
| Chapter 4 | The Rawhide | |
| Chapter 5 | Wood | |
| Chapter 6 | Construction | |
| Chapter 7 | Tuning the Tabla | |
| Chapter 8 | Repair of Tabla | |
| Chapter 9 | Non-Indian Approaches | |
| Chapter 10 | Physics of the Tabla | |
| Chapter 11 | Health Issues | |
| Chapter 12 | Conclusion | |
| Appendix 1 | Glossary | |
| Appendix 2 | More on Wood | |
| Appendix 3 | Misc. Raw Materials | |
| Appendix 4 | Other Indian Drums | |
| Appendix 2 | Non-Tabla Applications | |
| Index |
Purchasing
This is available from Amazon.com in the USA.