# iLehra - Lehra Nagma Player

> Digital lehra accompaniment for tabla solos with auto-tuner. (iPhone/iPad app by Prasad Upasani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilehra-lehra-nagma-player/id333183750 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilehra-lehra-nagma-player/id333183750/reviews.md

## What is iLehra?

So you want to play tabla. Got lehra? Well, we have a whole bunch for you! Our Lehra player is just waiting to accompany you. Tired of harmonium lehras? Not to worry, he can also play the violin, flute or Santoor!
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◆ Universal app - buy once and run on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch! 
◆ Newly redesigned for iOS 7 & iOS 8
◆ WITH INTEGRATED AUTO-TUNER!
◆ NOTE: This does NOT play Tabla, it
◆ provides accompaniment for tabla solos
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And the reviews are in:
***** "Wow, lehra in my pocket!"
***** "Fantastic, keep up the good work!"
***** "Simple yet pretty interface"
***** "Good natural sound"
***** "Great concept, EXCELLENT execution"
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◆ ABOUT THE TABLA & LEHRA ◆
The Tabla is a percussion instrument widely used in Indian Classical music both as a solo instrument and as an accompaniment to vocal or instrumental music. When played as a solo instrument, the tabla is accompanied (usually on the harmonium or sarangi) by a continuous cyclical musical phrase or riff called the "Lehra" or "Nagma" (ostinato in western music) that keeps track of the "aavartan" or rythmic cycle in the chosen "taal".
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◆ AND NOW PRESENTING - iLehra ◆
iLehra was the first electronic Lehra / Nagma player for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and its now available on the iPad as well! It provides accurate as well as pleasing lehra accompaniment for a wide variety of taals and raags on the Harmonium, Santoor, Violin, or the Flute. Innovative features include tanpura auto-tuned to the chosen lehra/raag, presets, tap-tempo, metronome, and extremely intuitive controls.

See the iLehra website for a YouTube demo:
   http://iLehra.com
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◆ KEY FEATURES ◆
√ Plays 109 Lehras in 55+ raags for 25 taals
√ Taals included:  Ada Chautaal(14), Basant Taal(9), Chartal-ki-Sawari(11), Chautaal(12), Dadra(6), Deepchandi(14), Dhamar(14), Ektaal(12), Faradost/Firdost(14), Ganesh Taal(21), Jhaptaal(10), Jhoomra(14), Keherva(8), Matta Taal(9), Pancham Sawari(15), Rudra Taal(11), Rupak(7), Sooltaal(10), Teentaal(16), as well as general lehras for 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 13, and 18 beats.
√ Beautiful, realistic lehras on Harmonium, Violin, Flute, or Santoor!
√ Full octave of pitch adjustments from C through B
√ INTEGRATED AUTO-TUNER: Auto-Tune iLehra to your tabla, or use it to tune other instruments (microphone capability required such as iPhone built-in mic or 2nd/3rd generation iPod Touch with external microphone)
√ BACKGROUND PLAY: Start playing the lehra and switch to another app, or play along with iPod music
√ TAP TEMPO: just tap the beats on the bottom display and watch iLehra sync up!
√ PRESETS: save your frequently-used combinations of pitch, taal, lehra, instrument & tempo as named presets. And now you can also export/import presets via email or iTunes File Sharing.
√ Extremely accurate tempo tested to within 1 milli-second
√ Each lehra has three variations for slow, medium and fast tempos for more natural-sounding lehras
√ Beautiful tanpura auto-tuned to pitch and raag of lehra
√ Optional Metronome click-track with different sounds for matras, taalis & khaalis
√ Wide range of tempo from 15 to 500 bpm
√ Automatic range selection (vilambit, madhya, drut) based on tempo slider
√ Extremely precise control of fine-tuning and tempo by clicking on the slider endpoints (- or +). Every click changes the tempo by 1 cent or 1 bpm
√ x/2 & 2x buttons to quickly halve or double the tempo
√ For even easier control, simply double-tap on the pitch or tempo slider to get a popup picker wheel
√ Displays current matra being played
√ Can be used with speakers, headset, or the internal speaker. A high-quality speaker dock or bluetooth speaker is recommended for maximum effect.
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## Key features

- 109 Lehras in 55+ raags for 25 taals
- Realistic Harmonium, Violin, Flute, or Santoor sounds
- Integrated auto-tuner
- Background playback
- Tap tempo functionality
- Save and export presets

## Chart rankings

- #58 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilehra-lehra-nagma-player/id333183750/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2025-12-17, version 9.2.2*

The lehra is a great disappointment after the excellent quality of iTabla Pro— mainly with the staccatto play. 

Anyway, It would have been very useful if the lehra was added to the iTabla Pro.

### 1/5 — Nice app just joleing

*2025-11-15, version 9.2.2*

1 star

### 1/5 — Need lot of improvements

*2025-11-04*

Harmonium sounds like robot is talking, adjusting pitch of sound for scale change is not way, it should have separate sounds not just pitch adjustment

### 1/5 — Terrible sound

*2025-10-18*

Horrible sounds of the instruments

### 4/5 — App crashes on select of plus button on preset

*2025-10-05*

App crashes when we try to add preset. On click of (+) button, the app crashes

### 3/5 — Need it to work with Homepod mini

*2025-09-18, version 9.2.2*

iLehra is a helpful app but it will help if it can work with a homepod mini.

### 2/5 — Sound Quality

*2025-08-03*

Please improve your sound quality. It’s pretty bad to be honest

### 1/5 — 13 Jahre kein Update?

*2025-07-31*

Klingt schlechter als mein Gameboy… Also die Sampler Instruments sind original noch für 8 Bit Audio Wiedergabe gedacht.

### 1/5 — Suggestion for betterment.

*2025-05-12*

I have recently downloaded this app and found it as just beginners Lehras without any melody and aesthetics. Please update this AAP with new melodious version.

### 2/5 — Glitch

*2025-05-08*

Seems developer has earned a lot and seems least interested in improving this app. First of all, suddenly some rouge music starts playing in between for sometime and we get lost… secondly, we can’t add new presets… whenever I try to add preset, app just closes. Tried reinstalling as well. Not so great app unless developer improves it.

## Frequently asked questions about iLehra

### What does iLehra do?

iLehra is an electronic lehra or nagma player designed to provide accompaniment for tabla solos. It offers a wide variety of lehras in different raags and taals, played on instruments like the harmonium, violin, flute, or santoor.

### What are the key features of iLehra?

Key features include 109 lehras across 55+ raags and 25 taals, realistic instrument sounds, an integrated auto-tuner, background playback, tap-tempo functionality, and the ability to save and export presets.

### How much does iLehra cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to use it across your compatible devices. There are no ongoing subscription fees or in-app purchases mentioned.

### What devices is iLehra compatible with?

iLehra is a universal app designed to run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices. It was redesigned for iOS 7 and iOS 8, suggesting compatibility with a range of iOS versions.

### How can iLehra help me practice tabla?

iLehra provides a consistent and accurate lehra accompaniment, allowing tabla players to practice their solos and rhythmic cycles (taals) with a realistic musical backing. The auto-tuner can also help in tuning other instruments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.2.2 — 2016-04-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Minor fixes and enhancements

### 9.2.1 — 2016-01-09

Minor fixes & enhancements

### 9.2.0 — 2015-11-18

- Fixed timing issue in Teentaal Jogkauns lehra
- iOS 9 compatibility fixes

### 9.1.0 — 2015-10-15

- iOS 9 compatibility fixes

### 9.0.4 — 2014-10-29

Minor iOS 8 compatibility fixes

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