hindustani · 6 matrasMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary
Dadra
Dadra has six matrasMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary arranged in two groups of three. Clap on matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary 1, the sam, and show khaliKhaliA wave-marked position or division in a taal’s hand-counting pattern. Khali is shown with 0 in Bhatkhande notation; it does not require silence.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary with a wave on matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary 4 while repeating the six-bol cycle.
Source: NIOS +1
ThekaThekaA basic pattern of percussion bols that helps identify a taal. The pattern supports accompaniment and can be elaborated.Source: N3 §§3.3.4–3.3.5, p. 23. and 1 moreMore in the glossary · bolsBolA spoken syllable, such as Dha or Dhin, used to remember and communicate percussion sounds. Sequences of these syllables help teach and recite rhythmic patterns.Source: N3 §§3.3.4–3.3.5, p. 23. and 1 moreMore in the glossary and notation
A matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary is one beat; a vibhagVibhagA smaller division of matras within a taal. Divisions make the cycle easier to follow and need not all contain the same number of units.Source: N3 §3.3.6, pp. 23–24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary is a group of beats. Read one matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary per column. Follow the vibhagsVibhagA smaller division of matras within a taal. Divisions make the cycle easier to follow and need not all contain the same number of units.Source: N3 §3.3.6, pp. 23–24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary in order, then return to samSamThe first matra of a taal cycle, a key point of rhythmic return. Sam can coincide with khali, as in Rupak, so it does not always mean a clap.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary at beat 1.
| Matra 1, sam | Matra 2 | Matra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dha | Dhi | Na |
| Matra 4 | Matra 5 | Matra 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dha | Ti | Na |
Chart: NIOS
- NIOS, printed p.38, Dadra description and Theka of Dadra chart
X marks sam and 0 marks khaliKhaliA wave-marked position or division in a taal’s hand-counting pattern. Khali is shown with 0 in Bhatkhande notation; it does not require silence.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary, shown with a wave. Other marker numbers count the clapped divisions, not beats. In Rupak the NIOS chart writes X on sam, but the hand gesture there is a wave. A dash means no new stroke, not khaliKhaliA wave-marked position or division in a taal’s hand-counting pattern. Khali is shown with 0 in Bhatkhande notation; it does not require silence.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary. Grouped bols such as DhaGe or Tirakita stay within one matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary.
How to read this notation · DigiTablaCount along
A matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary is one beat in the cycle. LayaLayaThe pace of musical time. Vilambit, madhya and drut describe slow, medium and fast laya relative to the performance context, not fixed universal speeds.Source: N3 §3.3.3, p. 23 (tempo definition; fixed doubling contradicts the corrected relative categories). and 2 moreMore in the glossary is its speed, shown here as matrasMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary per minute. Press play to follow the claps, wave on khaliKhaliA wave-marked position or division in a taal’s hand-counting pattern. Khali is shown with 0 in Bhatkhande notation; it does not require silence.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary, and return to sam. The sounds are counting clicks.
Stopped
X · clap (taali) · sam
- 1Dha
- 2Dhi
- 3Na
0 · wave (khali)
- 4Dha
- 5Ti
- 6Na
Cycle structure
- Notation
- 3 + 3; sam at matraMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary 1
- LayaLayaThe pace of musical time. Vilambit, madhya and drut describe slow, medium and fast laya relative to the performance context, not fixed universal speeds.Source: N3 §3.3.3, p. 23 (tempo definition; fixed doubling contradicts the corrected relative categories). and 2 moreMore in the glossary
- Not stated in the sources we cite yet
Hindustani structure
- VibhagVibhagA smaller division of matras within a taal. Divisions make the cycle easier to follow and need not all contain the same number of units.Source: N3 §3.3.6, pp. 23–24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary
- 3 + 3
Source: NIOS
- NIOS, printed p.38, Dadra description and Theka of Dadra chart
- TaliTaaliA clap-marked position in a taal’s hand-counting pattern. Claps distinguish divisions from khali waves and help track the cycle.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary
- 1
Source: NIOS
- NIOS, printed p.38, Dadra description and Theka of Dadra chart
- KhaliKhaliA wave-marked position or division in a taal’s hand-counting pattern. Khali is shown with 0 in Bhatkhande notation; it does not require silence.Source: N3 §§3.3.7–3.3.9, p. 24. and 1 moreMore in the glossary
- 4
Source: NIOS
- NIOS, printed p.38, Dadra description and Theka of Dadra chart
- ThekaThekaA basic pattern of percussion bols that helps identify a taal. The pattern supports accompaniment and can be elaborated.Source: N3 §§3.3.4–3.3.5, p. 23. and 1 moreMore in the glossary
- Dha Dhi Na | Dha Ti Na
Source: NIOS
- NIOS, printed p.38, Dadra description and Theka of Dadra chart
Practise the base cycle before attempting dugun, tigun or chaugun subdivisions.
Usage and variants
Cited uses: thumri and allied semi-classical forms; folk song; film song (named Manzil analysis).
Source: AUTRIM +2
- AUTRIM, Rhythm page, Tal section
- Univ. of Washington, §5 Dadra, usage sentence
- Newcastle Univ. thesis, §4.7, printed p.161, film-song accompaniment
- University of Washington chart. Uses dhin and tin at matrasMatraOne unit of time within a taal. Matras locate beats and rhythmic events inside the cycle; their duration depends on the tempo.Source: N3 §3.3.2, pp. 22–23.More in the glossary 2 and 5 where NIOS uses Dhi and Ti.Dha dhin na | dha tin na
Source: Univ. of Washington
- Univ. of Washington, §5 Dadra chart
- Pracheen Kala Kendra syllabus. Asks for three types each of Dadra and Kaharwa, without printing their bols.
Source: PKK
- PKK, printed p.84, Prarambhik I, Practical (4)
Published charts differ in some bols and in how markers are numbered; the cited variants are listed. No musician has reviewed this taalTaalA recurring cycle of counted units that organises rhythm. The cycle gives a framework for compositions and rhythmic elaboration.Source: N3 §§3.1–3.3.1, pp. 21–22.More in the glossary yet.
Named examples
Recordings and performances that a cited source labels with this taalTaalA recurring cycle of counted units that organises rhythm. The cycle gives a framework for compositions and rhythmic elaboration.Source: N3 §§3.1–3.3.1, pp. 21–22.More in the glossary. A publisher's label applies to the named item only; no listening check is claimed.
- Haṭo kāhe ko jhūṭhī banāo batiyāManzil (1960) · sung by Manna Dey · music by Sachin Dev Burman
Source: Newcastle Univ. thesis +2
- Newcastle Univ. thesis, §4.7, printed pp.159 and 161–162, film identification and Dadra-tala accompaniment statement
- Newcastle Univ. thesis, printed p.159, §4.7, film title and song identification
- Newcastle Univ. thesis, printed p.162, continuation of the accompaniment sentence
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