MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF TABLA
Manufacture and Repair of Tabla" is the third book in the series "The Complete Reference for Tabla". The first two volumes are "Fundamentals of Tabla", and "Advanced Theory 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 cost is $45.99 It is spiral bound. 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 | ||
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