Pritam Singh
Professional tabla from Pritam Singh, built for players who have moved past student instruments. Skinned, tuned and checked in our Delhi workshop.
Choosing yours
These are concert grade sets. The shell turning and skin work are done to a standard that shows in sustain and in how cleanly the drum articulates fast material.
Bayan metal and weight follow the usual logic: brass for a brighter attack, copper for a warmer and deeper bass, with most players settling around 3 to 3.5 kg.
Tuning and setup
Skins fitted, syahi applied and the set tuned before dispatch, then checked again on the day it goes.
A concert set rewards careful tuning. Work around the drum evenly, quarter turns at a time, rather than pulling at one point.
Questions we get asked
Who are these sets for?
Players past the student stage who want better sustain and cleaner articulation. A beginner will not hear the difference for a year or two.
What is the syahi?
The black tuning paste at the centre of the head. Its thickness and evenness largely determine the drum's pitch and tone.
How do I look after a concert set?
Slacken the tuning for storage, keep it out of direct heat, and have it reskinned rather than replaced when the tone eventually goes.