The Tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in the classical, religious music of the Indian subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. The term tabla is derived from a Sanskrit word which means “drum”. Tabla is a pair of drums. It consists of of a small right hand drum called Dayan and a larger metal one called Bayan. The Dayan (right hand drum) is made of wood. The Bayan (left hand drum) generally made Copper or Brass or steel with a nickel or chrome plate is the most common material. Both feature goatskin drumheads and camel leather straps to adjust the pitch. Black spot on tabla skin are a mixture of gum, soot, and iron filings.