Tabla path
Core repertoire
Tukda
Short fixed compositions that land beautifully on sam.
Intermediate16 min80 BPM
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Key concepts
- Fixed composition form
- Landing on sam
- Dynamic phrasing
Practice exercises
- 1Memorise one tukda by voice first
- 2Place it to land exactly on sam
Today's challengeTune the dayan to your tanpura Sa Then play it again 3 BPM faster and keep it clean.
Practice tempo
80 BPM
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