Ektaal 12 Beats Make The Most Beautiful Aad Layakari
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Aad Layakari Ektaal
Ektaal Aad Layakari operates at a speed pattern of 1.5 times. It plays at a 3/2 speed to the basic rhythm. The rhythmic forms are 1.5x speed in change at 12 beats.
Structure of Ektaal
The structure of Ektaal is as follows:
- Beat: 12
- Division: 6 (2|2|2|2|2|2)
- Clap: 4 (On 1st, 5th,9th and 11st beats)
- Wave: 2 (On 3rd, 7th beats)
Theka
- Ektaal 12 beats
Ektaal Basic Theka
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhin | Dhin | | | Dhage | Tirekite | | |
| X (Sam) | 0(Wave) | ||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Tu | Na | | | Kat | Ta | | |
| 2nd Clap | 0(Wave) | ||||
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Dhage | Tirekite | | | Dhin | Na | || |
| 3rd Clap | 4th Clap |
Example of Ektaal Aad Layakari
Conclusion
Ektaal consists of 12 beats and gives a powerful beat. With Aad Layakari, the rhythm becomes more enjoyable and complicated. It makes both musicians and dancers have better performances.
Taal sign:
- 'Sam'- is shown by an (x) cross
- 'wave'- is shown by (0) zero
- 'Clap'- is shown by its number
- 'Pause'- is shown by (S)
- 'Divisions'- is shown by (I) Bar
The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath Khande Swarlipi method.
To learn more about badi sawari taal and its structure, visit my blog page.
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