Tabla For Beginners

Learn the basics of playing tabla from a renowned exponent of the Banaras Gharana of Indian Classical Music, Amit Mishra in this self-paced course.

Amit has been learning music since an early age, starting with classical vocals under his grandfather's guidance for the first 5 years. He then developed a keen interest in tabla playing and received advanced instruction from his Guru, the internationally acclaimed late Pt. Sharda Sahai Ji, a direct descendant of Pt. Ram Sahai ji, the founder of the Banaras Gharana.

Join Amit Mishra as he takes you through the first step in your tabla-playing journey today!

Who is this ideal for: 
This course is designed to give a strong foundation to beginners who are looking to learn the fundamentals of playing tabla (including basic techniques, and rhythms,) and understand the history of this fascinating classic instrument.

Number of Sessions: 16

Ep 1: History, Introduction to Banaras gharana, Kayda

Ep 2: Hand postures, Kayda and its variations with Padhant

Ep 3: Second Kayda and its variations, Basic composition of Banaras Gharana

Ep 4: Riyaaz techniques, Tanpura, Third Kayda and its variations

Ep 5: Balance Techniques, Continuation of Kyada and its variations

Ep 6: Banaras Gharana Compositions

Ep 7: Taal, Teentaal

Ep 8: New Kayda and its variations

Ep 9: Kayda and its variations

Ep 10: New Kayda and its variations

Ep 11: Continuation of Kayda and its variations

Ep 12: New Kayda and its variations

Ep 13: New Kayda and its variations continued

Ep 14: Uthaan

Ep 15: Riyaaz tips

Ep 16: Conclusion