The tabla are the drums, which keeps this framework, just place the takes or beats in the beginning...as you heard just now. at times they may play together, a long rhythmic pattern, and return with a climax to some or the one, which is the most important thing...like this...the drums...
Precise melody forms in the background...like this...as you heard just now. at listener will appreciate and enjoy our music more, if he listens with an open and relaxed mind. without expecting to hear harmony, contrapoint or a other elements prominent in western music. neither should our music be thought of as a kin of jazz, despite the improvisation and exciting rhythems, rpesent in both kinds of music.