Instruments › Tavil
Play the tavil
The tavil is the loud cylindrical drum played alongside the nāgasvaram in temple music. Two heads, two distinct timbres, and a sharp rim. The tavil is what you hear in processions and at the start of a concert.
261.6 Hz
🪘 Tavil (cylindrical drum)
⏳ tap to start
Tap any zone to play that stroke. Each zone maps to a different stroke with its own timbral character.