Thattumettu adavus teach 5 variations of rhythms to learners. These rhythms are called pancha jathi or pancha nadai.
The footwork needs to be practised in 3 different speeds.
The sollus or syllables for these five rhythms are as follows:
Thishra - 3 - Tha Ki Ta
Chathurashra - 4 - Tha Ka Dhi Mi
Khanda. - 5 - Tha Ka Ta Ki Ta
Mishra - 7. - Tha Ki Ta Tha Ka Dhi Mi
Sankeerna. - 9 - Tha Ka Dhi Mi Tha Ka Tha Ki Ta
