Volume 2 - Issue 3, May - June 2026

In tabla learning, regular riyaz gradually influences both playing technique and the learner’s understanding of rhythm and performance. Productive practice in tabla depends not only on repeating bols but also on paying attention to timing, tonal balance, and mistakes that appear during everyday training. The discussion focuses on how different elements of practice influence the growth of a tabla player over time, including development of bols, maintenance of laya, hand coordination, and the role of discipline in long-term learning. It also discusses the challenges created by fast-learning culture and unstructured practice in the modern learning environment. Regular engagement with the instrument slowly improves balance, rhythmic steadiness, confidence, and overall control during performance.

Vimasen Parida,"Understanding Tabla Riyaz: An Analysis of Practical and Theoretical Integration" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(3): Page(128-134) May-June 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.