Taals of the ABGMVM Syllabus

Every taal prescribed across the nine ABGMVM levels. The three taught at Prarambhik have a full theka, with the clap-and-wave pattern the oral examination asks you to demonstrate.

TaalMatrasVibhagsTaaliKhali
Teentaal Teental, Tintal, Trital, Teen Taal164 – 4 – 4 – 41, 5, 139
Dadra 63 – 314
Keherwa Kaharwa, Kaharva, Keherva84 – 415

The full syllabus, level by level

Level 2 Praveshika First Year
  • Chartaal
  • Ektaal
  • Jhaptaal
Level 3 Praveshika Second Year
  • Chautaal
  • Dhamar
  • Roopak
  • Vilambit Ektaal
Level 4 Madhyama First Year
  • Jhumra
  • Sooltaal
  • Tilwada
Level 6 Visharad First Year
  • Aada Chautaal
  • Addha (Teentaal)
  • Chachar
  • Dhumali

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