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Sitarkhani Taal Is The Most Beautiful Aad Layakari

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Sitarkhani-16 Beats Aad Layakari

Aad Layakari in Sitarkhani Taal

In Hindi,” Aad” refers to One and a half.” This is music performed in a pattern with a speed of one and a half beats above the original speed.

For example, if the original taal is in the standard time beat, aad layakari means playing the same pattern in the same beat, but with a slowing down of time complication of one and a half times.

Structure

The structure of Sitarkhani is as follows:

  • Beat: 16
  • Division: 4 (4|4|4|4)
  • Clap: 3 (On 1st,5th,13th beats)
  • Wave: None

Theka

  • Sitarkhani taal 16 beats

Sitarkhani Taal Basic Theka

1234
DhaGedhinSTeDha|
X(Sam)
5678
DhageSDhinSTeDha|
2nd Clap
9101112
DhaKetinSTeTa|
0(Wave)
13141516
TakeSDhinSTeDha||
3rd Clap

Example of Aad Layakari

Sitarkhani Taal Aad Layakari

Conclusion

Sitarkhani Taal Aad Layakari forms some sort of rhythm in classical music. Musicians employ it in making great rhythms. Aad layakari enriches effective beater rhythms for classical programs.

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.

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