Intermediate Level

Intermediate Tabla —
Deepen Your Rhythm

You know the basics. Now master multiple taals, complex compositions, rela, and prepare for your first public performance. A 6-month intensive with Maestro Atharva Kagalkar.

6 Month Course
Prior Basics Required
Performance Focused
Online & Offline

Prerequisites — Who Is This Course For?

You can play basic teentaal theka comfortably
You know at least 5–8 fundamental bols
You've completed a beginner course or 6+ months of self-study
You want to perform or accompany other musicians

Not sure if you qualify? Call us for a free 15-minute assessment.

What You'll Master

Keherwa, Rupak, Jhaptaal, Ektaal & Dadra taals
Rela — the fast, flowing composition form
Tukda and tihai (rhythmic cadences)
Peshkar style — the classical introduction form
Layakari — playing in duple, triple, and quadruple subdivisions
Improvisation within a taal framework
Tabla accompaniment for vocalists and dancers
Building and presenting a solo performance set

6-Month Curriculum

Month 1

Advanced Bols & Speed Building

Kinnar, Dhit, Ghinn — expanding your vocabulary of strokes. Speed exercises using layakari.

Month 2

Multiple Taals

Keherwa (8 beats), Rupak (7 beats), Jhaptaal (10 beats) — theka, variations, and improvisation.

Month 3

Rela & Tukda

Fast-paced rela compositions and short tukdas for concert performance.

Month 4

Peshkar & Kaida Elaboration

Traditional peshkar style playing — the elegant introduction form of tabla solo.

Month 5

Accompanying Vocalists

How to play tabla as accompaniment to khayal, bhajan, and classical dance forms.

Month 6

Solo Performance Preparation

Building a 20-minute solo set — structure, flow, and audience presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the prerequisite for the intermediate tabla course?

You should be able to play basic teentaal theka comfortably, know at least 5–8 fundamental bols, and have completed a beginner course or 6+ months of self-study.

How long is the intermediate tabla course?

The intermediate course is a 6-month intensive programme with one-on-one sessions with Maestro Atharva Kagalkar.

What taals will I learn in the intermediate course?

You will learn Keherwa (8 beats), Rupak (7 beats), Jhaptaal (10 beats), Ektaal, and Dadra, along with their theka, variations, and improvisation.

Will I be able to perform after the intermediate course?

Yes. The course culminates in building a 20-minute solo performance set and you will also learn tabla accompaniment for vocalists and classical dancers.

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