How to hear it
A 14-matra taal with a lively, energetic character, sometimes used in lighter classical and devotional music contexts.
Also known as Chanchal
Chanchar
A 14-matra taal with a lively, energetic character, sometimes used in lighter classical and devotional music contexts.
- Matras
- 14
- Vibhag
- 3 + 4 + 3 + 4
- Theka
- Dha Dhin DhaGe | Dhin DhaGe Tirakita | Ta Tin DhaGe | Dhin DhaGe Tirakita
- Clap pattern
- Clap on 1, 4, 11; wave on 8.
Learner notes
Shares the 3+4+3+4 vibhag pattern with Deepchandi and Jhoomra but has a distinctly more animated theka. Its name suggests a playful or restless quality.