Teora taal 7 matra | shastriya taal

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Teora taal is also known as Tivra taal which is a very popular and well-known shastriya taal of north Indian music.

Taal structure :

This taal has 7 beats rhythm cycle. It has 3 divisions. 1st division has 3 beats again 2nd division has 2 beats, and 3rd division has 2 beats.3 claps or taali of this rhythm on 1st, 4th, and 6th beats. It has no wave or Khali' The first beat of rhythm is called 'Sam' Which is the place of the first clap.

Information of Teora Taal
Beats : 7
Division : 3(3/2/2)
Clap : 3 (On 1st,4th,6thbeats)
Sam : 1 (On 1stbeats)
Wave : Nil
Tempo : Medium

Teora taal

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.

This rhythm is used in Gazal, bhajan, folk, and modern songs.

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