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Jhaptaal

Ten matras in a 2-3-2-3 shape — asymmetry that feels natural.

Intermediate16 min80 BPM

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Key concepts

  • 10 matras, 4 vibhags
  • 2-3-2-3 grouping
  • Khali on matra 6

Practice exercises

  1. 1Clap the 2-3-2-3 pattern out loud
  2. 2Play jhaptaal theka for 10 cycles

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

Practice tempo

80 BPM

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