Hindustani Music
Everything published on Viyolens under Hindustani Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Tabla Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Two small drums, a language built from spoken syllables, and centuries of refined technique — the tabla is one of the world's most expressive percussion instruments.
Tabla Drumming for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nobody's first year on tabla sounds like music, and that's meant kindly. Here's where the tradition actually wants you to start.
The Ultimate Guide to Sitar
There's far more to the sitar than its famous drone. A grounded guide to how India's great long-necked lute makes its sound, where it comes from, and how to start.
A Guide to Tabla Drumming
The first time you hear it played properly, tabla drumming stops sounding like percussion and starts sounding like speech. Here's why.
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Sitar
Iconic South Asian plucked instrument with ringing resonance, bends and rich sympathetic strings.
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Tabla
Pair of hand drums known for intricate rhythms, tonal detail and expressive playing.
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Tabla Drumming
Articulate hand drums for classical, fusion and world rhythm playing, with strong expressive control.
