Professional Tabla & Percussion Recording for Original Music
I bring the soul of the Punjab Gharana to your studio sessions. Whether it's a film track or an indie project, I focus on the groove and the emotional texture your song needs.
A live-style recording session in the studio for a ghazal cover. This setup with a vocalist and keyboardist shows how I collaborate in real-time to capture a spontaneous and authentic musical feel.
Jamming in the studio on a fusion piece. My role here is to listen and react, blending the tabla's classical sound with the modern arrangement of the keyboard and vocals.
A behind-the-scenes look at a tabla duet recording session. This shows the technical side of studio work, with both artists wearing headphones to sync perfectly with the track.
The official release poster for Priti Kaur's 'Mere Sohneya'. I'm credited for the tabla on this track, a project supervised by my frequent collaborators Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur.
A photo with Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur after a successful recording session. Building long-term creative partnerships with composers is key to producing great music together.
Another great session with the Haldipur brothers. Each project brings new challenges and learning, and I'm grateful for their trust in my playing.
A close-up of my tabla and dholak setup in the studio. Depending on the song's requirement, I use different percussion instruments to provide a range of textures and grooves.
About this collection
When you book a session, we aren't just hitting record. I work closely with your sound engineer to balance my tabla and dholak textures so they sit perfectly in the mix, whether it is a dense Bollywood arrangement or a minimal acoustic ghazal. My setup is ready to go, and I prioritize click-track synchronization to save you time during the final edit.
A Collaborative Approach to Percussion
Music is about the moment, and in the studio, that means serving the song first. My foundation is the Punjab Gharana, passed down by my Guru Ustad Fazal Qureshi ji, but my ears are always open to the requirements of the specific track. I don't just play rhythm; I listen to the melody and find the pocket where the percussion adds the most character.
Services for Composers and Producers
Whether you are recording in Mumbai or working remotely, I adapt to your workflow:
- In-Studio Sessions: I travel to your preferred studio in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. I bring my own Tabla and Dholak, ready to record with your click-track. We focus on mic placement and sound quality to ensure the raw performance is pristine.
- Remote Recording: I deliver high-resolution 24-bit/48kHz WAV files from my home setup. You get the main rhythm track plus an improvisation or filler layer, delivered within 48 hours of receiving your guide track.
I have had the honor of working with composers like Sangeet-Siddharth Haldipur and artists like Priti Kaur on projects ranging from Amazon Prime scores to indie tracks. For background scores or albums, I also layer auxiliary percussion like shakers, ghungroos, and dufli to add depth. If you need a specific mood—be it soulful, energetic, or experimental—let’s talk and find the right beat for your composition.
Harmeet Singh
Sat Sri Akal, I am Harmeet Singh. I treat every studio session as a devotional act, focusing on that perfect rhythm that completes your music. Just tell me the vibe of your track, and we will find the beat that fits.
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