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Structured lessons covering technique, theory, and composition. Free lessons are open to everyone. Premium lessons include detailed breakdowns, video walkthroughs, and advanced content.

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10 April 202612 min read● beginner⏱ 30 minutes

Tabla Basics: Your First 30 Minutes

A complete walkthrough of your very first practice session — hand position, seating, and producing your first clear sounds.

BeginnerFundamentalsTechnique

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28 March 202615 min read● beginner⏱ 35 minutes

Bayan Technique: Unlocking the Bass

Master the left hand — open Ge, closed Ke, and the sliding bass modulation that defines the Tabla's signature sound.

BeginnerTechniqueBayan

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5 April 202618 min read● intermediate⏱ 45 minutes

Mastering Teental Variations: Kayda & Rela

Deep-dive into the two most important composition forms in Teental — structured Kayda and rapid-fire Rela patterns.

IntermediateCompositionTeental

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15 March 202620 min read● advanced⏱ 50 minutes

Advanced Tihai Construction

Learn to build mathematical Tihais that land precisely on Sam — the mark of a true Tabla soloist.

AdvancedCompositionTheory