Dr. C. V. Raman’s contribution in Tabla sound

Indian Noble Laureate Dr. C. V. Raman had a vast research on this ink, which has the result as follows: in case of ink absence on leather surface of the percussion instrument, many over tones are created, which reduces the quality of the instrument sound. On the other hand, ink helps these over tones to convert into harmonics to result into the most pleasing sound.

Thus, the Tabla playing has a pure scientific base.