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Taal Layakari: The Art of Rhythmic Variation | Tabla Theka

Welcome to the Tabla Theka index of Taal Layakari.


An illustrative guide for Taal Layakari

Index of Taal Layakari

Welcome to our comprehensive index of Taal Layakari, the art of rhythmic improvisation in Indian classical music. This page organizes our collection of guides on both general layakari concepts and specific variations like Aad Layakari.

Taal Layakari (General Concepts)

Learn the fundamental concepts and types of rhythmic variations in Hindustani classical music.

General Layakari Guides
TopicLink to Guide
Dadra Taal LayakariView Guide »
Kaharwa Taal LayakariView Guide »
Teora Taal LayakariView Guide »
Sool Taal LayakariView Guide »
Rupak Ekgun,Digun,Chaugun LayakariView Guide »
Roopak Tigun LayakariView Guide »
Dhamar Taal LayakariView Guide »

Aad Layakari (1.5x Speed)

Explore the syncopated beauty of Aad Layakari, where three beats are played in the space of two.

Aad Layakari Collection
Base TaalLink to Guide
Aad Layakari in Sitarkhani TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Rupak TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Dadra TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Ikawai TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in EktaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in ChautaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Tivra TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Keherwa TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Khemta TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Badi Sawari TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Jat TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Dhamar TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Deepchandi TaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in JhaptaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in Punjabi TintaalView Guide »
Aad Layakari in SooltaalView Guide »