This is a beginner kayeda that is well known. After seeing this inspiring performance by Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra, I wanted to see what I could do with this elementary kayeda. https://youtu.be/lQ-bsHhb0R8 Playing this kayeda at drut tempo is very challenging to maintain clarity of sound. I wanted to perform at 180 bpm, but this … Continue reading dha dha te Te dha dha tun na

These compositions are in Jhaptaal, but they are chakradars that use other foreign taals in their tehais. For the original compositions that inspired me, see this link: https://jamroktabla.com/2019/08/22/taal-chakradars/ I composed these 8 compositions, here is a description: 1.  chakradar that uses matta taal (9 beats) in the tehai (3xs) 2. chakradar that uses chartaal ki … Continue reading “TAAL” CHAKRADARS Part 4: Jhaptaal

These compositions are in Tintaal, but they are chakradars that use other foreign taals in their tehais. For the original compositions that inspired me, see this link:https://jamroktabla.com/2019/08/22/taal-chakradars/ I composed these 5 compositions, here is a description: 1.  chakradar that uses roopak taal (7 beats)+ dha in the tehai (3xs) https://youtu.be/qs70O_WlCbM 2. chakradar that uses chartaal … Continue reading “Taal” Chakradars Part 2: Tintaal

Over the summer, I performed tabla on a track for the new band Warden, on their song, Aspenshade.     https://www.facebook.com/warden.live/videos/806891789703282/

Excerpts from Tintaal Improvisation in Peshkar, and Ajrala Gharana Kayeda "Din Dhagena Dha..." at 3:09 Thanks to Laji for the recording! https://youtu.be/jSZS3cOI-QQ