# Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura — Sing with Real Tabla & Tanpura

> Indian classical music practice app with tabla, tanpura, and swarmandal. (iPhone/iPad app by Pradipta Das.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-with-tabla-and-tanpura/id932488056 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pradipta Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/927565647)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 597 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-with-tabla-and-tanpura/id932488056/reviews.md

## What is Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura?

Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura is your all-in-one app to practice, compose, or perform Indian classical music. Whether you're a singer, dancer, or composer, this app brings realistic tabla, tanpura, manjeera, and swarmandal to your fingertips — anytime, anywhere.

* Easy to use
* Must have for every singers, composers and dancers
* Beautiful tone of manual tabla and tanpura

Key Features:
* 60+ tabla taals.
* Manjeera for accompaniment with tabla.
* 18 tanpura patterns (North Indian & Carnatic style).
* Swarmandal with 115+ raags
* 12 scale changing options.
* Individual instrument's pitch fine tuner, volume and tempo control.
* Beat counter with progress.
* Karaoke style tabla bol highlighter.
* Session Manager to save and load your favorite practice setups.
* No time limit, continues playing even when the screen is turned off.
* Settings page lets you control screen awake, taal name sorting preference and many more.
* Tabla loop count and duration for tracking your practice session.

Beat Counter
- Tabla bols are highlighted in a karaoke like style that helps new learners and tabla enthusiasts.
- The vibration with every beat adds an added layer of sense while singing.
- Current beat progress helps you to understand next beat timing. This is very helpful when tempo is very low.

Tabla
- Control tempo between 10 - 720.
- Control volume.
- Fine tune pitch.
- Sam identification with a bell, whose volume can be controlled from the settings page.
- Control scale of bayan as per your needs.

Manjeera (Unlocks with Full Pack)
- Control volume.

Tanpura
- Control tempo between 40 - 150.
- Fine tune pitch.
- Control volume.
- Choose between North Indian (5 beat) or Carnatic Style (6 beat)

Swarmandal
- 115+ Raags.
- Play Aroha and Avaroha.
- Control tempo between 60 - 720.
- Fine tune pitch.
- Control volume.
- Choose playback repeatation timing.

Tabla Taals in Full Pack:
* Ada Chautal - 14 beats
* Ada Dhumali - 8 beats
* Adha - 16 beats
* Adi - 8 beats
* Anima - 13 beats
* Ank - 9 beats
* Ardha Jhaptal - 5 beats
* Ashtamangal - 11 beats
* Basant - 9 beats
* Bhajani - 8 beats (4 Variations)
* Brahma - 14 beats
* Brahma - 28 beats
* Champak Sawari - 11 beats
* Chanchar - 10 beats
* Chitra - 15 beats
* Chautal - 12 beats
* Dadra - 6 beats (11 Variations)
* Deepchandi - 14 beats
* Dhamar - 14 beats
* Dhumali - 8 beats
* Ekadashi - 11 beats (2 Variations)  { by Rabindranath Tagore }
* Ektaal - 12 beats
* Farodast - 14 beats
* Gaj Jhampa - 15 beats
* Gajamukhi - 16 beats
* Ganesh - 21 beats
* Garba - 8 beats (2 Variations)
* Jai - 13 beats
* Jat - 8 beats
* Jhampa - 10 beats
* Jhampak - 5 beats
* Jhaptal - 10 beats
* Jhumra - 14 beats
* Kaherwa - 8 beats (11 Variations)
* Khemta - 6 beats  { by Rabindranath Tagore }
* Kumbh - 11 beats
* Laxmi - 18 beats
* Mani - 11 beats
* Matta - 9 beats
* Moghuli - 7 beats
* Nabapancha - 18 beats { by Rabindranath Tagore }
* Nabataal - 9 beats (2 Variations)  { by Rabindranath Tagore }
* Pancham Sawari - 15 beats
* Pastu - 7 beats
* Pauri - 4 beats
* Punjabi - 7 beats
* Rudra - 11 beats
* Rupak - 7 beats (2 Variations)
* Rupkara - 8 beats (2 Variations) { by Rabindranath Tagore }
* Sool - 10 beats
* Sadra - 10 beats
* Sashti - 6 beats { by Rabindranath Tagore }
* Sikhar - 17 beats
* Surfakta - 10 beats
* Tapa - 16 beats
* Tewra - 7 beats (2 Variations)
* Tilwada - 16 beats
* Tintal - 16 beats (3 Variations)
* Vikram - 12 beats
* Vilambit Ektaal - 12 beats
* Vilambit Ektaal - 48 beats
* Vilambit Tintal - 16 beats
* Vishnu - 17 beats
* Vishwa - 13 beats
* Yamuna - 5 beats

Tanpura Patterns:
* Kharaj
* Komal Re
* Re
* Komal Ga
* Ga
* Ma
* Teevra Ma
* Pa
* Komal Dha
* Dha
* Komal Ni
* Ni
* Sa
* Komal Re High
* Re High
* Komal Ga High
* Ga High
* Ma High

Scales in Full Pack:
G, G#, A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#

## Key features

- 60+ tabla taals
- 18 tanpura patterns
- 115+ swarmandal raags
- Karaoke-style bol highlighter
- Session Manager
- Individual instrument controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scales Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Taals Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing and good value for money
- 🎵 Versatile instrument selection (tabla, tanpura, swarmandal, manjeera)
- 🎚️ Customizable taals and variations
- 📱 Works offline without internet
- 🔊 Good sound quality for tanpura
- ⏱️ Flexible tempo and speed controls
- 🎯 Excellent for music practice and riyaz
- 📲 Responsive developer support
- 🎼 Multiple taal options available

**Cons**

- 🐛 Tabla goes out of sync when phone screen is locked
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain and device heating
- 🔊 Tabla sound quality is synthetic and artificial
- 📢 Intrusive ads even for paid users
- 💥 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🎵 Limited free version functionality
- 🎚️ Tabla sounds distorted at slower tempos
- 🔌 Background battery consumption issues
- 🎛️ UI changes made app less usable
- ⚠️ Payment issues and billing problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tabla rhythm becomes irregular when phone screen is locked
- Tanpura stops playing when tabla is turned off
- Tanpura stops when tabla volume is set to zero
- App crashes every 2-3 minutes
- Tabla goes out of sync after 5 minutes of use
- Dark mode display shows monochrome/unusable UI
- App crashes on purchase screen (iPhone X)
- Payment processing failures
- Tanpura scale not changing despite purchasing packs
- Voice breaking issues in tabla despite premium subscription
- App crashes when trying to restore purchases
- Tabla sounds distorted and out of tune at different scales
- Ads interrupt sound output and cause app restart
- Device overheating during use
- Tabla off-tempo issues

**Most requested features**

- Larger, more visible beat display
- Delayed start feature for tabla beat cycle
- Metronome functionality
- Fade in/out effects for smooth transitions
- Ability to play tanpura alone without tabla
- More taal variations (Dadra, Dhamaar, Vilambit Jat)
- Separate start/stop buttons for tabla
- Beat should not reset when changing key
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Carnatic talas with mridangam
- Lower tempo values (below 20 BPM)
- Higher pitch options for children
- Aroh-Avroh combination in swarmandal
- Pakad option in swarmandal
- Reorder menu items (Tanpura before Manjeera)
- Fine tuner for instrument pitch adjustment
- Intro/filler/ending sounds for songs
- Relative volume control between tanpura and tabla
- MacBook M1 compatibility
- Inter-app audio and AU support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 128)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-with-tabla-and-tanpura/id932488056/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Need support

*2026-08-01*

I have purchased premium version of the app on iPhone , and installed  same app on my iPad. On my ipad I am still getting free version of the app. I am using same Apple id on both the device. Can u help me out to get the full version of my iPad. 
App is really good for practice . Planning to give 5 star once I get the premium version on my ipad.

### 5/5 — I like it 👍

*2026-07-22, version 6.09*

Very good it works nice.

### 3/5 — Its crashing everytime i adjust temp even by 1 bpm

*2026-06-28*

Please help whats wrong ios 18.6 here!

### 5/5 — Harmonium players

*2026-06-09, version 6.03*

This app is good for harmonium players to practice their shabads with this tabla app, premium version is also very cheap and consists of all taals that I need.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-06-07, version 6.03*

Good app

### 2/5 — Your rating

*2026-05-12*

I think you guys should have more beats on here and try to make where you Actully show the beats BIGGER like on itubla pro. THATS why i like to use itabla pro more than this app. You should make it more useable and easy for younger kids to control too just like itabla pro. You guys need to sharpen up this app. THATS why you have a 3 star rating. This is just my feedback

### 5/5 — Really great!

*2026-04-24*

I’ve tried a bunch of tabla/tanpura apps and this one is really good. Thank you! Also appreciate it’s not a subscription and the premium is fairly priced

### 5/5 — Music Learning

*2026-03-31, version 6.03*

Very helpful and fulfilling

### 4/5 — Tablas need improvement

*2026-03-22, version 6.03*

The Tanpura and swarmandal is good , however the Tabla samples sound very fake and  software generated like .
There should be actual audio Tabla samples with good quality used as it is not 1990 times

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-02-27, version 6.03*

Alright tabla👍👍

## Frequently asked questions about Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura

### What does Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura do?

This app provides realistic tabla, tanpura, manjeera, and swarmandal for practicing, composing, or performing Indian classical music. It's designed for singers, dancers, and composers, offering a comprehensive set of tools to aid their musical endeavors.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include over 60 tabla taals, 18 tanpura patterns, a swarmandal with 115+ raags, and a beat counter with karaoke-style bol highlighting. Users can also control individual instrument pitch, volume, and tempo, and save practice setups with the Session Manager.

### How much does Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura cost?

The app is free to download and use, but some features, like the Manjeera, are unlocked with a 'Full Pack' purchase, indicating a freemium or in-app purchase model. Specific pricing for the full pack is not detailed in the description.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The description does not specify compatibility details such as operating system versions or device types. However, it is designed for mobile use, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets.

### Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone involved in Indian classical music, including singers who need accurate accompaniment, dancers who require rhythmic precision, and composers looking for inspiration and practice tools. Tabla enthusiasts will also find the extensive taals and features beneficial.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.10 — 2026-08-20

- tabla fillers and a closing tihai

### 6.09 — 2026-07-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.08 — 2026-06-29

Fixed a crash on some devices when changing the tempo. (Fix #2)

### 6.07 — 2026-06-28

Fixed a crash on some devices when changing the tempo.

### 6.06 — 2026-06-26

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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