Mastering Kathak Padhant and Layakari

A challenging exercise in Layakari. I'm attempting to recite 12 speeds of the bol 'Takita' in 60 seconds, all while maintaining a steady 4-beat cycle. This is a glimpse into our advanced workshops.

Think Teentaal is boring? Let me show you how a few changes in presenting the taali-khaali and a bit of layakari can make it incredibly interesting. Here is a complex Tihai to challenge you.

A quick challenge for you. Can you figure out how many speeds of Jhaptaal I am reciting in this video? This exercise helps in understanding the concept of Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun, and beyond.

A breathless but fun exercise for both Kathak dancers and Tabla players. I'm reciting one bol in 7 different speeds. The last speed is the trickiest. Can you identify which 'gun' it is?

Let's learn a Tihai together in a simple, step-by-step manner. By breaking down the patterns into small, repeatable parts, even complex compositions become easy to learn.

Many students requested a tutorial on Jhaptaal Tigun, so here it is. I share a three-step method using a nagma and ginti (counting) to help you access the rhythm pattern with more ease.

This is part two of my rhythm exercises for all dancers. We hold a clap of four and progressively increase the number of recited digits, a method that helps build a strong internal sense of rhythm.

A simplified version of Jhaptaal Kramlaya in Ginti (counting). This exercise, moving from the 1st to the 5th speed, is a great way for dancers to practice rhythmic progression.

Let's practice Teentaal Kramlaya Padhant together using Tatkaar bols. This call-and-response format makes it easier to internalize the different speeds and rhythmic cycles.