Chautaal 12 beats Make The Most beautiful layakari
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Chautaal 12 Beats Layakari
Understanding Layakari
Layakari means beat-making in Indian music and rhythm. In layakari, artists divide the simple beat of a taal by varying the pace and frequency of rhythmic phrases. The four basic forms of layakari, Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun, and Chaugun all introduce a different pace and emotions in the music.
Types of Layakari
- Ekgun layakari: Playing one bol per beat is called ekgun.
- Dugun layakari: Playing two bols per beat is called dugun.
- Tigun layakari: Playing three bols per beat is called tigun.
- Chaugun layakari: Playing four bols per beat is called chaugun.
Structure
- The structure of Chautaal is as follows:
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taal/Theka | Chautaal |
| Beats/Matra | 12 |
| Divisions/Vibhag | 6(2|2|2|2|2|2) |
| Clap/Tali | 4(On 1st,5th,9th,11stbeat) |
| Sam | On 1st beat |
| Wave/Khali | 2 (On 3rd,7thbeat) |
Layakari
- Example of Chautaal layakari
Conclusion
Chautaal with 12 beats is enhanced by layakari, adding depth and enabling performers to connect closely with audiences.
Example Notation (Bhatkhande system) :
- 'Sam' is marked by an (x).
- 'Wave' is marked by a (0).
- 'Clap' is represented by the corresponding number (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
- 'Pause' is represented by (S).
- 'Divisions' are shown by a vertical bar (|).
Read more: Kaharwa 8 Beats Taal Layakari
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