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Dadra

Six matras with a light, swaying thumri character.

Beginner12 min90 BPM

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Key concepts

  • 6 matras, 2 vibhags
  • Semi-classical accompaniment
  • Space and lift

Practice exercises

  1. 1Dadra at 80 then 110 BPM
  2. 2Two-bar variation on matra 4-6

Today's challenge5 min of open Na strokes at 60 BPM Then play it again 3 BPM faster and keep it clean.

Practice tempo

90 BPM

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