How to hear it
A 14-matra taal sometimes encountered in traditional and pedagogical settings, with an asymmetric opening vibhag that creates a distinctive rhythmic momentum.
Also known as Ada Chautaal
Addha Trital
A 14-matra taal sometimes encountered in traditional and pedagogical settings, with an asymmetric opening vibhag that creates a distinctive rhythmic momentum.
- Matras
- 14
- Vibhag
- 2 + 4 + 4 + 4
- Theka
- Dhin Ta | Dhin Dhin Ta Ta | Tin Ta | Dhin Dhin Ta Ta
- Clap pattern
- Clap on 1, 3, 11; wave on 7.
Learner notes
Less commonly performed in modern concert settings but historically significant. Its structure offers an interesting study in how uneven initial grouping shapes cyclical perception.