As a general rule, your strong hand goes on the small head always.

We will need to learn only four strokes: ta, ki, ge, dha

ta

“Ta” is a resonant note made on the small head with the index finger (the finger rebounds after the strike, and the head is allowed to vibrate freely).

To make the “Ta” sound, the finger should be stiff, and strike the drum at a slight angle (the finger should not be parallel to the head). The base of the fingers strikes the rim of the head and automatically the finger will hit the head and rebound. After striking the head, the finger should not be resting on the head.

The strike should be made just below the center of the head.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNSh1TOFVo

ki

“Ki” is made by spreading the fingers apart, and bringing the hand down on the big head of the drum so that the side of the thumb strikes first. The hand then flattens out on the head, one finger at a time, in rapid succession. After striking the head, the hand remains on the head and the head is not allowed to continue to vibrate (hear sound above this explanation).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2v74W70kS4

ge

“Ge” is a resonant note made on the big end of the drum (the bayan).