1. Ability to play the alphabets played on Tabla such as Dha, Ta, na, Dhin, Tin, Ghe & Ke.
2. Being able to play the Theka of different taal such as Teentaal, Zaptaal, Rupak, Keherwa and Dadra.
3. Count and recite (Padhant) the Taal on hand for the mentioned taal.
4. Definitions – Sum, Kaal, Khand, Matra, Lay, Tali, Aawartan and Sangeet.