Virtual Tabla — Play Online
Tap the drum zones to play tabla bols. Use the pattern builder to create and loop rhythms. Works on mobile and desktop.
Tap a bol to play it:
Rhythm Pattern Builder
Click cells to assign bols, then press Play to loop the pattern.
✅ How to use this tool
- Tap different zones on the Baayan (left) or Daayan (right) drum heads to play sounds.
- Use the bol buttons below the drums for precise strokes.
- In the Pattern Builder, select a bol then click cells to place it.
- Set your BPM and press Play to loop the pattern.
- Click a filled cell to remove it. Press Clear to start over.
Common Questions About Tabla
What is the difference between Baayan and Daayan?
The Baayan is the larger left drum producing bass sounds (Ge, Ka). The Daayan is the smaller right drum played by the dominant hand, producing treble tones (Na, Tin, Te, Ti).
What are bols?
Bols are the syllables used to represent tabla strokes — Na, Tin, Ge, Ka, Te, Ti, Dha, Dhin. Each corresponds to a specific finger or hand technique on the drum.
What is Teentaal?
Teentaal is the most common tabla cycle with 16 beats divided into 4 groups of 4. The pattern builder defaults to 16 steps, making it easy to practice Teentaal.
Bol Reference
| Bol | Drum | Description | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na | Dayaan | Open ring finger stroke on edge | Edge |
| Tin | Dayaan | Ringing centre stroke | Centre |
| Te | Dayaan | Muted index finger stroke | Mid |
| Ti | Dayaan | Sharp fingertip stroke | Inner |
| Ge | Baayan | Open bass resonance | Centre |
| Ka | Baayan | Muted palm stroke | Edge |
| Dha | Both | Na + Ge combined | — |
| Dhin | Both | Tin + Ge combined | — |
References & Notes
- Tabla is a classical Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani music
- Sounds synthesised via Web Audio API — no audio files downloaded
- Pattern builder supports 16-step sequences (Teentaal cycle)
This is a simulation tool for learning and entertainment.