What are the main percussion instruments used for accompaniment in Indian music?
Tabla is used in all forms of Indian music. Tabla was invented by Hzrat Amir Khusro. Tabla is the most popular percussion instrument in Indian music. All other forms of Hindustani classical music use tabla, which came into being with the evolution of Hindustani classical music. Tabla is very popular in Indian film songs. Indian music is essentially, solo music. The training of a tabla player is not complete till he masters the art of accompaniment. Tabla provides support by keeping the beats Tabla player follows the mood of the performer.
