6. Tabla
Up next in our list of hardest instruments to play is Tabla, that is a percussion instrument spread throughout India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, invented in the 13th century, and has been considered an elemental instrument for Hindustani music since 18th century. Tabla consists of only two drums of different sizes, “bayan”-the base drum, and “dayan”, the smaller drum. This instrument is played both with fingers and palms, which requires excellent coordination. The tricky part of playing tabla is striking the right place on the drums, for it is very sensitive in terms that each spot gives a different sound. It takes years of dedication and practice to master the technique, use your fingers and palms correctly, whether through pressure or sharp striking. Every movement creates a unique sound, which makes this instrument special among other percussion instruments.
