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Teentaal

The 16-matra cycle: theka, sam, tali and khali.

Beginner18 min80 BPM

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Key concepts

  • 16 matras in 4 vibhags
  • Sam and khali
  • Theka as the ground

Practice exercises

  1. 1Play theka with a clap cycle
  2. 2Say the bols while playing

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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