This course is for those devotees who want to learn how to play the mrdariga with reasonable competency in a methodical, clear and enlivening way in a relatively short period of time. It includes the following: • An explanation of the most popular 0/s (rhythmic cycles) using Indian musical notation • Illustrations of the various types of strokes on the mrdatiga • A clear presentation of mrdatiga rhythmic patterns for slow, medium and fast bhajans and kirtans • The Prabltpada mrdaftga mantra • Playing breaks and endings