Hindustani Music Guide
Also known as Ada Chautaal
A 14-matra taal sometimes encountered in traditional and pedagogical settings, with an asymmetric opening vibhag that creates a distinctive rhythmic momentum.
The 14-matra cycle grouped into vibhag sections. Clap (tali) on numbered beats, wave (khali) on the open beat.
14 matras. Theka: Dhin Ta | Dhin Dhin Ta Ta | Tin Ta | Dhin Dhin Ta Ta. Vibhag grouping: 2 + 4 + 4 + 4. Clap pattern: Clap on 1, 3, 11; wave on 7..
A 14-matra taal sometimes encountered in traditional and pedagogical settings, with an asymmetric opening vibhag that creates a distinctive rhythmic momentum.
Start by clapping along: clap on the sam (first beat) and on each tali marker. Wave your hand on the khali. As you practice, you will begin to feel the cycle even without counting.
Less commonly performed in modern concert settings but historically significant. Its structure offers an interesting study in how uneven initial grouping shapes cyclical perception.