Taals

Keherwa (8)

An 8-beat cycle (4+4) ubiquitous in folk, bhajan, qawwali, and Bollywood music. Its simple symmetric structure and driving groove make it the most versatile light taal.

Alternate spellings: Keherwa Taal, Keherwa

Reference pages

More taals terms

Pancham (5)Dadra (6)Rupak (7)Pashto (7)Dhumali (8)Matta Taal (9)Jhap Sawari (9)Jhaptaal (10)

Tabla app for focused daily riyaz

Unified tabla practice system with 4 practice modes, vocal and classic lehra, shareable challenges, goals, insights, curated library, precision tools, and global discovery surfaces.

Core Features

EXPLORE: Global directory map with search, filters, and utility tools (Tempo, Tuner, Sound Check, Focus Meditation, Quiz, Matra Game)
PRACTICE: Four-mode launchpad (Lehra Classic, Vocal Lehra, Tayyari Challenge, Ambient Lehra) with goal tracking
LIBRARY: Mastery-first library with Compositions, Collections, Phrases, Glossary, Articles, Inventory, and Create composition
INSIGHTS: Practice-first hero, Momentum/Coverage/Friction analytics dashboard, and grouped calendar day activity

Technical Specifications

Platform: iOS 17.0+, iPadOS 17.0+ (Apple Silicon optimized)
Audio: Hardware-locked, sample-accurate synchronization (60-240 BPM)
Sync: iCloud / CloudKit for seamless cross-device synchronization
Architecture: Local-first with SwiftData persistence

Join the waitlist