Welcome to the Tabla Theka index of Rare Taals.
Index of Rare Taals: A Chart of Uncommon Rhythms
Welcome to our comprehensive index of Rare and Uncommon Taals. This master chart is for the curious and advanced student, featuring a collection of over 20 taals with unusual matra counts and complex structures. Use the navigation below to browse through all our guides.
| Taal Name | Matras (Beats) | Link to Full Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Pashtu Taal | 7 Beats | View Guide » |
| Matta Taal | 9 Beats | View Guide » |
| Basant Taal | 9 Beats | View Guide » |
| Jhampa Taal | 10 Beats | View Guide » |
| Rudra Taal | 11 Beats | View Guide » |
| Kumbha Taal | 11 Beats | View Guide » |
| Jai Taal | 13 Beats | View Guide » |
| Raas Taal | 13 Beats | View Guide » |
| Farodast Taal | 14 Beats | View Guide » |
| Gaj Jhampa Taal | 15 Beats | View Guide » |
| Pancham Sawari Taal | 15 Beats | View Guide » |
| Yati Shekhar Taal | 15 Beats | View Guide » |
| Tappa Taal | 16 Beats | View Guide » |
| Ekwai Taal | 16 Beats | View Guide » |
| Badi Sawari Taal | 16 Beats | View Guide » |
| Shikhar Taal | 17 Beats | View Guide » |
| Laxmi Taal | 18 Beats | View Guide » |
| Ganesh Taal | 21 Beats | View Guide » |
| Bramha Taal | 28 Beats | View Guide » |