Dadra

A compact and commonly heard taal in light-classical, semi-classical, and song forms.

Matras: 6
Vibhag: 3 + 3
Theka: Dha Dhi Na | Na Ti Na
Clap pattern: Two balanced sections, typically felt as a lighter cyclical groove.

How to hear it

A compact and commonly heard taal in light-classical, semi-classical, and song forms.

Useful for connecting formal rhythm study with more familiar listening contexts.

Traditional compositions set to this taal.

Raag Pilu

Aaj mere ghar aao saanwariya, baag phool rahi chandani

Raag Jhinjhoti

Aao ri sakhi jhoolein, sawan ka din aayo

Raag Kafi

Albela sajan aayo ri, man mero harshayo ri

Raag Sindhi Bhairavi

Chheda hai tune kya raag re, dil dole mann dole

Raag Desh

Kahe ko dukhi hovat ri sakhi, piya toh aayenge

Raag Bhairavi

Raina beeti jaaye, shyam na aaye, ab ke baras bhi meetho nahi aaye

Raag Piloo Baroowa

Tum bhi aao re sajan, baithak saji hai aayi