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Ektaal 12 beats which are very popular shastriya taal in North Indian music.This taal is also called ektala.Ektaal is a specific pattern of 12 beats used in North Indian classical music. It is commonly used in tabla accompaniment and is one of the most popular rhythmic cycles used in Hindustani classical music. The 12 beats in Ektaal are divided into two equal parts of 6 beats each.
Taal structure :
This taal has 6 divisions with 2 beats in each division.4th claps of this rhythm on 1st,5th,9th, and 11th beats and 2 waves on 3rd and 7th beats. The 1st beat of rhythm is called 'Sam'which is place is 1st clap.
| Taal/Theka | : | Ektaal |
|---|---|---|
| Beats | : | 12 |
| Division | : | 6(2|2|2|2|2|2) |
| Clap | : | 4(on 1st,5th,9th,11st(beats) |
| Sam(x) | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Wave | : | 2(on 3rd,7th(beats) |
| Tempo | : | Medium |
Ektaal basic theka
Taal sign :
- 'Sam' is shown by an (x) cross
- 'wave' is shown by (0) zero
- 'Clap' is shown by its number
The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath khande Swarlipi method.
Use: Ektaal is commonly used in classical music like kheyal, and semi-classical forms like Rabindra Sangeet
Tempo:This taal is usually played in slow, medium and fast Tempo.
Read also- tritaal 16 beats medium tempo.
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