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This video discussed the basic shastriya taal tabla theka of Dhamar. Dhamar Taal is one of the talas used in Hindustani classical music from the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with the dhrupad style and is typically played on the pakhawaj and also tabla.
Taal structure :
This taal has 14 beats rhythm cycle and 4 division 1st division has 5 beats 2nd division has 2 beats 3rd division has 3 beats again 4th division has 4 beats.1 wave of this rhythm on 8th beats. The 1st beat of rhythm is called 'Sam'which is the place of the first clap.
| Beats | : | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Division | : | 5(5/2/3/4) |
| Clap | : | 3 (On 1st,6th,11stbeats) |
| Sam | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Wave | : | 1 (On 8thbeats) |
| Tempo | : | Medium |
Dhamar taal 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: It is seen as a light musical form, and associated with the Holi, the Spring Festival of colors celebrated in India
Tempo: Chautaal tends to be played in the medium tempos
Read also-Chautaal 12 beats
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