On my Tabla, the dayan has only one tasma over each gatta. Should I change it so!
Question: I saw a diagram that said you should have more than one tasma over each gatta. But I've only seen this in one source, so I'm afraid to do it just in case I put too much stress on the head of the drum and end up snapping the skin. Does anyone have anymore information on this? Can I leave it the way it is, or is it better to have more than one tasma over each gatta?
Answers: I saw a diagram that said you should have more than one tasma over each gatta. But I've only seen this in one source, so I'm afraid to do it just in case I put too much stress on the head of the drum and end up snapping the skin. Does anyone have anymore information on this? Can I leave it the way it is, or is it better to have more than one tasma over each gatta?
Oh, Chance Gardener, you're so witty -- please, could you reach into your bag of tricks and retrieve a needle for my side?
This is where the big kids play, sweetheart. All xenophobes and pedomorphs* should stick to their playpens. They have ones that light up now. Why don't you ask your parents for one for Christmas?
* Just in case you don't understand the big words, sweetheart, they mean you're a douche. Have a nice day! :D
As for the question, I did a little digging and found that it really doesn't matter and is all according to preference. Some tabla players prefer two, three or four tasmas (although with for, tightening becomes much more difficult). Hope it helps!
I don't see why you wouldn't.
I always have a tasma over my gatta! Doesn't everybody?!
ps what on earth are you talking about?!
Hey Sofia, don't be so touchy. I thought I had inadvertently logged on to the Swahili version of Yahoo Answers when I read your question.
pps I would have at least 2 tasmas over each gatta. One can never have enough tasmas you know!
Emma G : oooooooooooooh those are such BIG words. I'll bet you spent all day looking them up in the dictionary.
By your use of the perjorative term "douche" I'm assuming you're American, which would explain a lot of things.
One is plenty, but if it's a new drum the skin is a lot more firm and tight. Older drums where the skin has had a chance to wear in a little bit should have another tasma, but firm skins can't really handle excess strain.