Tabla Tuner
Tune your tabla in a second
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
TablaTuner is the first tuner built specifically for tabla players — and the first that can tell you which note to tune to.
Most tuners are designed for guitars and ukuleles. They don't understand that a tabla dayan needs to be tuned to Sa — and that Sa changes depending on the song, the singer, or the ensemble you're playing with. TablaTuner does.
HOW IT WORKS
Open the app, tap your tabla, and see your pitch instantly. A smooth visual indicator shows you exactly how sharp or flat you are, with a color system that shifts from red to green as you approach the target note. When you nail it, the entire screen floods green. You'll know.
FIND ANY SONG'S SA
Playing along to a song? Search it in the Songs tab and TablaTuner tells you its Sa — the note to tune your drums to. One tap sets the tuner. Every song has a 30-second preview, so you can check it's the right version before you tune. If a song's key hasn't been found yet, ask for an analysis: a few instant analyses a day are free for everyone, and the rest queue up. After you've tuned, say whether the key matched — that's how the key data gets better for every player.
TABLA-SPECIFIC PRESETS
Quick-select from the most common tabla tunings: C#, D, Eb, E, and more — or pick any of the twelve notes from a grid when you already know your Sa. Set a custom reference pitch if you're playing with instruments tuned to something other than A4 = 440 Hz.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
- Real-time pitch detection — accurate, fast, and optimized for the harmonic-rich tones of the tabla syahi
- Visual sliding indicator that moves and changes color as you tune — intuitive enough that you can tune while looking at your phone from a distance
- Full-screen green confirmation when your pitch is locked — no second-guessing
- Song search that ends in "Tune to D", not a chart you have to decode
- A guided first run: tell it what you want to play, and you're tuning within a minute
- No ads. No subscriptions. Just a tuner that works.
KEPT FREE BY PLAYERS
TablaTuner has no ads and nothing to subscribe to. It stays that way thanks to players who leave a one-time tip in Settings. Nothing in the app is locked behind it — the tuner, every scale, and song keys are free for everyone.
Nothing you play is recorded or sent anywhere. Song searches and install counts go to Emon's server, never linked to you.
BUILT BY A TABLA PLAYER
TablaTuner was made by Emon Dhar — a tabla player trained in Hindustani music who got tired of using guitar tuners that didn't understand Indian classical instruments. Every feature in this app comes from real practice sessions and real frustrations. There's a tab inside where he posts what's new and what's coming.
Whether you're a beginner learning to tune for the first time or a performer preparing backstage, TablaTuner gives you the fastest path from out-of-tune to ready-to-play.
Download TablaTuner. Find your Sa. Play.
Find your song's Sa
This version of Tabla Tuner adds a Songs tab. Search a song, and I'll tell you which note to tune to; one tap sets the tuner. If I haven't found a song's key yet, ask me to analyse it: a few instant analyses a day are free for everyone, and the rest queue up. After you've tuned, tell me whether the key matched; that's how the key data gets better for everyone.
Also new:
• A 30-second preview on every song, so you can check it's the right version before you tune.
• Already know your Sa? Pick any of the twelve notes from a grid.
• A guided first run: tell me what you want to play, I'll tell you its key, and you're ready to tune.
• A new tab where I post updates: what’s new, what's coming, and tips for getting the most out of the app.
• Keep TablaTuner free. No ads, no subscription, and now, if the app helps you, a place in Settings to leave a one-time tip.
The developer, Emon Dhar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Emon Dhar
- Size
- 17.6 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Amazing Tip $25.00
- Generous Tip $13.00
- Kind Tip $3.00
- Copyright
- © 2026 Emon Dhar