# SurSadhak: Tabla & Tanpura

> Tabla, Tanpura & Harmonium — practice raags, record songs, Bhatkhande notation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sursadhak](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sursadhak)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sursadhak`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Asterbyte Software Systems Pvt. Ltd
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 1,237,070
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (4,113 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2018-03-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sursadhak)
- **Website:** [https://sursadhak.com/](https://sursadhak.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://asterbyte.com/privacy-policy-for-apps/](https://asterbyte.com/privacy-policy-for-apps/)

## Description

SurSadhak is a complete Indian classical music practice companion. Play realistic Tabla, Tanpura, Harmonium, Sur Peti, Swar Mandal, and Manjira—all in one app. Practice 100+ raags, compose multi-section songs, scan Bhatkhande notation with AI, and record studio-quality mixes.

Key features include a 36-key Harmonium with authentic sound and raag-guided practice; AI notation scanning from Bhatkhande sheets; multi-instrument song composition with per-section control; a Tabla with 49 taals and tempo/pitch control; and a recording studio with a visual waveform editor and high-quality exports. Join the SurSadhak community and enjoy offline practice.

## Rankings

- #60,285 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.sursadhak.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise SurSadhak as a useful, free practice tool with responsive support; however, recurring complaints focus on tempo control in Ektaal, pitch/scale sync between tabla and tanpura, the desire to revert to older versions, and billing issues with subscriptions. A few note reduced sound output after updates. Overall, it remains popular when functioning as expected, with improvements often tied to updates and bug fixes.

### Pros

- Handy and useful for regular instrument practice with prompt support.
- Strong free version offering quality tanpura and tabla features.
- Positive overall sentiment about the app's usefulness.
- Responsive support that addresses issues and improvements.
- App serves as a reliable practice tool when functioning well.

### Cons

- Ektaal tempo cannot be slowed below about 60 BPM, making vilambit practice difficult.
- Pitch/scale mismatch between tabla and tanpura across updates and devices.
- Desire to revert to older versions (e.g., Jhaptaal) and frustration with updates.
- Recurring subscription/billing issues (cancellations, refunds, premium status not applying).
- Some reports of reduced sound output after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sursadhak)