Akber Miya
Tabla sets from the Akbar Mian workshop of Hyderabad, a name with a long history in Indian tabla making.
About Akbar Mian
Akbar Mian is a tabla-making name from Hyderabad, also spelled Akber Miya. Its influence runs wide: Ustad Qasim Khan Niyazi, the Delhi maker later honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, learned his craft from Ustad Akbar Mian Hyderabadi.
What we carry
Standard set, 3 kg brass bayan, $1,185. Sheesham dayan.
Standard set, 4 kg copper bayan, $1,285. Sheesham dayan.
Choosing yours
Brass gives a brighter bass with more attack, and cuts through an ensemble. Copper is warmer and deeper, and is the usual professional choice. A heavier bayan gives a fuller bass; a lighter one is easier to carry and quicker to respond.
Tuning before it ships
Tabla can drift out of tune in storage and in transit. Before yours ships we check it and bring it back to the pitch the maker set. We never change the tuning they intended.
Questions we get asked
Akbar Mian or Akber Miya?
The same name, spelled two ways. You will see both.
Copper or brass?
Copper if you want warmth and depth, brass if you want brightness and attack. Both sets here use a sheesham dayan.
Can I see my exact tabla before it ships?
Yes. You pay nothing when you order. We confirm when it will be ready, and before it ships we send you video of your exact instrument for your approval.