Hindustani Music Guide
Taal detail
A compact and commonly heard taal in light-classical, semi-classical, and song forms.
The 6-matra cycle grouped into vibhag sections. Clap (tali) on numbered beats, wave (khali) on the open beat.
6 matras. Theka: Dha Dhi Na | Na Ti Na. Vibhag grouping: 3 + 3. Clap pattern: Two balanced sections, typically felt as a lighter cyclical groove..
A compact and commonly heard taal in light-classical, semi-classical, and song forms.
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.
Useful for connecting formal rhythm study with more familiar listening contexts.
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