Mrudanga / Mridangam Lessons #1 - Tha Dhi Thom Nam (beginner's module)

Here's the first Mrudanga lesson. Learn how to play THA DHI THOM NAM on Mrudanga. In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to play these syllables in a simple way. It is easy to understand and follow. We have explained how to play each of these 4 syllables individually and then how to play all of them together and also how to play different variations of these syllables.
These are the basic exercises recommended for beginners as well as for those who would wish to resume playing Mrudanga after a break.
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