Tabla Solo In Tin-Tal

Tabla Solo in Tin-Tal is a solo instrumental recording by Indian classical musician Vilayat Khan. The track appears as the second side (B1) of the 1962 12" vinyl album Music of India. The performance lasts 6 minutes and 30 seconds.

Vilayat Khan performs the tabla solo in the rhythmic cycle of Tin-Tal, a 16-beat time cycle commonly used in Hindustani classical music. The composition demonstrates traditional tabla bols (syllables) and improvisational techniques characteristic of the instrument. The recording captures the interplay of rhythm and dynamics within the structured framework of Tin-Tal.

The album Music of India was released in 1962. The primary format of the release is a 12" vinyl record. The label for the release is not specified in the available context.

The track exemplifies Vilayat Khan’s command of tabla repertoire, though he is primarily recognized as a sitar virtuoso. The performance adheres to the conventions of Hindustani classical music, emphasizing rhythmic complexity and improvisation.