Ektaal Chaturmatrik Is The Beautiful Rabindrik Taal
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Introduction-Ektaal Chaturmatrik
Ektaal, of course, is a very well-known tala in the realm of Indian classical music. Rabindranath tagged this Ektal in a new style called Chaturmatrik Ektal. There are 12 beats in its division, and in every part, it has four divisions. Tagore also used this taal in his songs and dances.
Structure-Ektaal Chaturmatrik:
- This taal has 12 beats and 3 divisions. Here’s a breakdown of its beat structure:
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taal/Theka | Ektaal Chaturmatrik (Rabindrik) |
| Beats/Matra | 12 |
| Divisions/Vibhag | 3(4|4|4) |
| Clap/Tali | 3(On 1st,5th,9thbeats) |
| Wave/Khali | None |
| Tempo/Laya | Medium |
Theka for Ektaal Chaturmatrik:
We can define the basic theka for Chaturmatrik Ektaal as:
Application of Ektaal Chaturmatrik :
Rabindranath Tagore composed songs and dances in Ektal. This rhythmic pattern gives a mold to his unique style of songs, poems, and dances.
Songs of Ektaal Chaturmatrik in Rabindra Sangeet
Here are the songs by Ektaal Chaturmatrik, created by Rabindranath Tagore:
Conclusion:
In Rabindranath Tagore’s music, Ektaal Chaturmatrik 12 Matra is a significant rhythm. And that only adds to the allure and meaning behind his music. This is a rhythm where music lovers will be able to connect and feel the beauty of creation by Rabindranath.
Taal Sign Explanation:
The symbols in Taal notation guide musicians in understanding rhythmic structure.
- (x): marks Sam.
- clap: (1, 2, represented the corresponding number3).
- (|): A vertical bar shows divisions.
- (0): marks Wave/Khali.
- (S): Represented by Pause.
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