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Vilambit Laya in Jhumra Taal ?
Vilambit is a slow tempo that allows music to be expressed more fully. At this speed, artists can search for more detailed melodies and ornaments. At slow, Jhumra Taal exhibits the ideas of rhythm, beauty, and talent.
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Structure of Jhumra Taal Vilambit Laya
Jhumra Taal is 14 beats divided into four sections, or vibhags, with the following structure:
- Sam (First Beat): Marks the start of the cycle and serves as a crucial point in the composition.
- Khaali (Empty Beat): The third Vibhag is indicated by Khaali, creating a sense of emptiness.
| Taal Name | Jhumra Taal |
|---|---|
| Beats / Matra | 14 |
| Divisions / Vibagh | 4 (with a pattern of 3|4|3|4) |
| Clap / Taali | 3 (On 1st, 4th, and 11th beats) |
| Sam | On 1st beat (marked with 'x') |
| Wave / Khali | 1 (On 8th beat) |
| Tempo / Laya | Vilambit (Slow) |
Theka of Vilambit Laya Jhumra
Here is the theka (basic rhythmic pattern) of Jhumra Taal in vilambit laya:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhin.s.s.s | Dhin.S.Dha.S | Ti.Re.Ki.Te | |
| X (Sam) | |||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Dhin.S.Dhin.Dhintite | Dhin.S.Dhin.Dhintite | Dha.sTrite.Ge.Dhage | Ti.re.ki.te |
| 2 (Clap) | |||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Tin.S.S.S | Tin.S.Ta.S | Ti.re.ki.te | |
| 0 (Wave) | |||
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Dhin.S.Dhin.Dhintite | Dhin.S.Dhin.Dhintite | Dha.sTrite.Ge.Dhage | Ti.re.ki.te |
| 3 (Clap) | |||
Taal Sign Explanation
The symbols used in Taal notation help musicians understand the rhythm's structure:
- Sam is marked by an (x).
- Wave/Khali is marked by a (0).
- Clap/Tali is represented by the corresponding number (2, 3).
- Divisions are shown by a vertical bar (|).
Use of Vilambit Laya in Jhumra Taal
Jhumra Taal is predominantly used in :
- Khayal: Slow compositions (vilambit khayal) allow for the elaboration of the melodies displayed.
- Thumri: Indeed while it is mostly composed in a fast tempo, Jhumra Taal occasionally features in its slow performing area or thumri.
- Dhrupad and Dhamar: Jhumra Taal can also be used in Dhrupad because of the slow time cycle that is required for improvisation during that genre.
Conclusion
vilambit laya is a great contribution to the Jhumra Taal in Indian classical music for total enchantment. For performers, it will help to know what these aspects are for you to maximize the beauty of this kind of music.