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