Tabla Reheading - Part 2

Kalyan Godden from the Ali Akbar College Store continues his demonstration of how to rehead a tabla. Part 2 shows how to pick a head, tie it on the shell, and begin the lacing process. www.aacm.org/shop

[@djimbej]

dont be too shy to try it though. it helps alot knowing the idea behind the tension and tuning and knowing will only help you become a more rounded tabla player. it took me a couple of tries to get it right, spent about 3 HOURS the first time. very frustrating but it got easier every time to where i can do it about an hour. still not near as fast as a professional but it sounds better every time i do it and learn from it GOOD LUCK!! and thanks for this it gave me alot of shortcuts

[@RP626466]

Very Informative thanks for uploading NZ

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

Good exercise for the forearms

[@sarinda]

I use small nails to nail the head to the tabla. Use them right under the head under the braids. I use about 1/2 to 3/4 inch, making sure that the nail doesn't block the openings for the straps. It'll save you a ton of headache dealing with the head slipping all the time.