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## [Tala & Laya Competence

 ](/en-in/skill/tala-laya-competence)

Foundation milestone

Theka, sam, tali, khali of Teentaal, Ektaal, Jhaptaal, Dadra, Keherwa; keep laya with clapping

 

Intermediate milestone

Rupak, Tilwada, Deepchandi, Dhamar; dugun–chaugun layakari; return to sam from improvisation

 

Advanced milestone

Rare talas (Jhumra, Ada Chautaal, etc.); ati-vilambit control; tihai construction; laya as expression