Question 1

What is Tabla Focus?

Accepted Answer

The practice suite for serious tabla study. Beyond lehra — compositions, Tayyari and Layakari drills, Sadhana Lab generators, a global community directory, and progress tracking in one environment. Available for iPhone and iPad.

Question 2

How is Tabla Focus different from other lehra apps?

Accepted Answer

Most apps stop at lehra loops. Tabla Focus is a complete environment — practice modes, a compositions library, precision tools, a community directory, and insights that track your growth. Everything a serious student needs, unified.

Question 3

What's the difference between the Tabla Focus app and website?

Accepted Answer

The Tabla Focus app is the all-in-one center of your tabla journey: Lehra Classic, Vocal Lehra, Baithak Challenges, and Ambient Lehra, plus precision tools, session history and insights, and full access to the growing community library of compositions, practice phrases, articles, events, and directory listings. The website complements the app as the contribution surface today: submit or edit compositions, announcements, events, directory entries, and more. In-app contribution across all of this is in active development.

Question 4

What is Vocal Lehra?

Accepted Answer

Sung melodic accompaniment that replaces synthesized loops with the warmth of a live lehra player. Set the tempo to match each thumri, ghazal, or bhajan. Visual sam, taali, and khaali markers keep you grounded in the tala.

Question 5

How do structured challenges work?

Accepted Answer

Structured practice cycles built around daily sessions. Each challenge brings a theme, guided preparation, and clear practice days. Create your own or share challenge codes with fellow students. Join when ready.

Question 6

Does the app include tabla compositions?

Accepted Answer

A community-led library organized by gharana, tala, and form — kaidas, tukras, tihais, parans, gats, relas, and more. Anyone can contribute new compositions or suggest edits through the website. Mark your progress with each piece and grow your repertoire with every session.

Question 7

Can I find a tabla teacher or repair shop near me?

Accepted Answer

An interactive map of teachers, repair shops, venues, and institutions worldwide. Every listing is community-submitted and reviewed. Submit new entries or suggest edits directly.

Question 8

What tools are included?

Accepted Answer

Tabla Tuner, Find Tempo, Sound Check, Tayyari for progressive speed building, Layakari for subdivision accuracy, and Sadhana Lab — generators for chakradars, tihais, and tukras. Each tool built for the specific demands of tabla.

Question 9

Does Tabla Focus teach tabla?

Accepted Answer

No. Tabla Focus is a practice companion. It structures your riyaz, tracks your growth, and supports what you learn from your guru. Your teacher leads. The app supports.

Question 10

Is Tabla Focus free?

Accepted Answer

Free to download and use. Community-led content — compositions, directory, articles — will always be free. A subscription unlocks Vocal Lehra, structured challenges, precision tools, and more.

Question 11

What devices does Tabla Focus support?

Accepted Answer

iPhone and iPad running iOS 17.0 or later. Optimized for Apple Silicon. Android is in development.

Question 12

Does Tabla Focus work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lehra, compositions, and glossary work fully offline. No connection required.

Question 13

Is my data private? Can I export my progress?

Accepted Answer

Your data syncs through iCloud and stays under your control. Export session history and progress anytime as JSON or CSV. Your data belongs to you.

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