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The tabla consists of two drums: the (right-side wooden drum) and the Bayan or Dagga (left-side metal or clay bass drum). In Malayalam contexts, it is widely used in light music, bhajans, and fusion performances. Basic Tabla Bols (Syllables)

The alphabet of Tabla (e.g., Na, Thin, Ga, Ge ) described using Malayalam phonetics.

Transcribe the Theka of Teen Taal into Malayalam on a piece of paper. Step 2: Ask your Guru to correct your script. (Malayalam has 'Chillu' characters like 'ൻ', 'ർ', 'ൽ' which are critical for tabla). Step 3: Use a free tool like Google Docs or Canva to type the notes. Step 4: Install a Malayalam keyboard (Manjari or Inscript layout) and type the corrected notes. Step 5: Export as "Save as PDF."

Start with a standard tabla notation book in English or Hindi (e.g., Tabla: A Comprehensive Guide by David Courtney). Then, meticulously rewrite the bols in Malayalam script. For example:

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