In the Footsteps of the Masters: Episode 2

An Eight-Matra Phrase

Guess what’s here? Our second episode in our series ‘In the Footsteps of the Masters’! In this segment we will play our first tabla phrase and will also explore some tabla theory, but don’t worry, it won’t get too boring! And remember, comments and queries are always welcomed at Save the Sitar.


Sites to Check Out

The 42 Lessons for the Tabla (Smithsonian Folkways)

In the Footsteps of the Masters (Our YouTube Playlist)

This article, including the inserted video(s), is not a substitute for the booklet “42 Lessons for the Tabla”. Please read the relevant parts of the booklet along with this article for a fuller understanding of the series “In the Footsteps of the Masters”.


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