Bol to VM token map
Based on the existing Vishwamohini tabla help reference, this table lists common bols and their VM token forms for direct script entry and predictable playback.
| Bol | VM token | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Dha | D1 | Balanced open stroke |
| Dhin | D2 | Resonant dayan+bayan |
| Tin | T2 | Dayan resonant stroke |
| Ta / Na | T1 | Dry dayan articulation |
| Ge / Ga | G1 | Bayan bass stroke |
| Ke / Ka | K1 | Muted/percussive articulation |
| Rest | - | Silent beat |
Script examples
Use these examples to hear how the four tabla sound variations map across right-hand, left-hand, and combined-hand bols.
Right hand bols
[melody start]
[variation 1|variation 2| variation 3| variation 4][lyrics]
[T1|Ta1|t1|ta1][tabla]
[T2|Ta2|t2|ta2][tabla]
[T3|Ta3|t3|ta3][tabla]
[T4|Ta4|t4|ta4][tabla]
[T5|Ta5|t5|ta5][tabla]
[T6|Ta6|t6|ta6][tabla]
[T7|Ta7|t7|ta7][tabla]
[T8|Ta8|t8|ta8][tabla]
[T9|Ta9|t9|ta9][tabla]
[N1|Na1|n1|na1][tabla]
[N2|Na2|n2|na2][tabla]
[R1|Ra1|r1|ra1][tabla]
[R2|Ra2|r2|ra2][tabla]
[D7|Da7|d7|da7][tabla]
[D8|Da8|d8|da8][tabla]
[D9|Da9|d9|da9][tabla]
[melody end]Left hand bols
[melody start]
[variation 1|variation 2| variation 3| variation 4][lyrics]
[K1|Ka1|k1|ka1][tabla]
[K2|Ka2|k2|ka2][tabla]
[K3|Ka3|k3|ka3][tabla]
[K4|Ka4|k4|ka4][tabla]
[G1|Ga1|g1|ga1][tabla]
[G2|Ga2|g2|ga2][tabla]
[G3|Ga3|g3|ga3][tabla]
[H1|Ha1|h1|ha1][tabla]
[H2|Ha2|h2|ha2][tabla]
[H3|Ha3|h3|ha3][tabla]
[melody end]Both hand bols
[melody start]
[variation 1|variation 2| variation 3| variation 4][lyrics]
[D1|Da1|d1|da1][tabla]
[D2|Da2|d2|da2][tabla]
[D3|Da3|d3|da3][tabla]
[D4|Da4|d4|da4][tabla]
[D5|Da5|d5|da5][tabla]
[D6|Da6|d6|da6][tabla]
[melody end]Tip: if you know bols but not tokens, open this page as a companion while writing scripts.
Example
Use Player to view and play. Use Script to edit the Vishwamohini text, then return to Player to render your changes.
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