16 taals
Teentaal, jhaptaal, ektaal, keherwa, rupak, dadra and more — several thekas each.
Get the free tabla app
Tirkit is free on Google Play — 16 taals, Progressive Tabla Tempo Training, manjira, tanpura and metronome in one app.
Hear the tabla before you install
Auto tempo
Progressive training raises the BPM for you, bar by bar.
Any key & speed
A2 to E4, and 30 to 700 BPM with tempo-aware patterns.
A tabla app built for real riyaz
A good tabla app has to do more than play a loop. Tirkit gives you sixteen taals, each with several authentic thekas, each built from real bol samples and rendered on-device so the theka stays crisp from the slowest vilambit to the fastest drut.
Pick your taal, tune the tabla to your key, set the tempo anywhere from 30 to 700 BPM, and lay a tanpura underneath — the full accompaniment for your practice, on one screen.
Progressive Tabla Tempo Training
The surest way to build speed is to raise the tempo gradually. Tirkit's Progressive Tabla Tempo Training does it for you: set a start BPM, a target BPM and a step, and it advances the tabla's pace every few bars or every few minutes while you play. It is the digital version of the metronome discipline every tabla and vocal student is taught.
Sixteen taals, tempo-aware patterns
From teentaal and jhaptaal to keherwa, rupak, dadra and ektaal, each taal in Tirkit carries multiple patterns tuned to different tempo ranges, so a cycle played fast is not just a sped-up slow pattern — it uses the bols a real accompanist would. Browse the full taal library to see each theka.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tirkit a free tabla app?
Yes — Tirkit is free to download and the tabla, manjira, tanpura and metronome are ready to use straight away. Every premium feature is unlocked for a 14-day trial, after which the premium set is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. It is a genuine practice tool, not a demo.
How many taals does the tabla app have?
Sixteen taals, each with several thekas, including teentaal, jhaptaal, ektaal, keherwa, rupak and dadra. Each taal has tempo-aware patterns that adapt as you speed up.
Can I use it for tabla riyaz with progressive tempo?
Yes. Progressive Tabla Tempo Training sets a start and target BPM and raises the tempo automatically every few bars or minutes — the classic way to build layakari and speed, hands-free.
Does the tabla sound realistic?
The tabla is built from real bol samples and rendered by a native audio engine, with accurate bols like Dha, Dhin, Tin and Na. You can also pitch it to any key from A2 to E4 to match your tanpura.
Can the tabla play at very slow or very fast tempos?
From a slow vilambit 30 BPM up to a rapid 700 BPM. The patterns switch between tempo-appropriate variations so the theka always sounds right, not just faster.