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Index of Taals in Rabindra Sangeet | Tabla Theka

Welcome to the Tabla Theka index of Taals in Rabindra Sangeet.


An illustrative guide for Tagore's Taals

Index of Taals in Rabindra Sangeet

Welcome to our comprehensive index of Taals in Rabindra Sangeet. This master chart covers rhythms both created by Rabindranath Tagore (Rabindrik) and those he adapted from other traditions (Rabindra Introduced). Explore the detailed indexes below.

Rabindrik Taals (Created by Tagore)

Explore the six unique taals created by Rabindranath Tagore himself to fit the specific meter and mood of his compositions.

Rabindrik Taal Collection
Taal NameMatrasLink to Guide
Sasthi Taal6 BeatsView Guide »
Ardha Jhaptaal8 BeatsView Guide »
Nabataal9 BeatsView Guide »
Ekadashi Taal11 BeatsView Guide »
Nabapancha Taal18 BeatsView Guide »

Rabindra Introduced Taals (Adapted by Tagore)

Discover the various taals that Rabindranath Tagore adapted from classical, regional, and folk traditions for his songs.

Rabindra Introduced Taal Collection
Taal NameMatrasLink to Guide
Kashmiri Khemta Taal6 BeatsView Guide »
Surphak Taal10 BeatsView Guide »
Ektaal Trimatrik12 BeatsView Guide »
Ektaal Chaturmatrik12 BeatsView Guide »
Jat Taal14 BeatsView Guide »
Ara Choutaal14 BeatsView Guide »
Ara Theka Taal16 BeatsView Guide »
Jat Taal16 BeatsView Guide »
Unnamed Taals (Part 1)MultipleView Guide »
Unnamed Taals (Part 2)MultipleView Guide »
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