1. Let's understand the Soroban abacus basics. 2. The Soroban abacus uses rods where each has one 'heaven' bead (worth 5) and four 'earth' beads (each worth 1). 3. Numbers are represented by moving beads toward the beam in the center. 4. To solve any problem, identify the place values from units to higher digits on rods. 5. Add or subtract numbers by manipulating beads per place value. 6. For multiplication or division, use repeated addition or subtraction while adjusting the beads accordingly. 7. Practice simple numbers first to build understanding. 8. With consistent practice, speed and accuracy improve on the Soroban abacus.