Hindustani Music Guide
Taal detail
A 10-matra taal known for its asymmetrical gait and strong pedagogical value.
The 10-matra cycle grouped into vibhag sections. Clap (tali) on numbered beats, wave (khali) on the open beat.
10 matras. Theka: Dhi Na | Dhi Dhi Na | Ti Na | Dhi Dhi Na. Vibhag grouping: 2 + 3 + 2 + 3. Clap pattern: Clap on 1, 3, and 8; wave on 6..
A 10-matra taal known for its asymmetrical gait and strong pedagogical value.
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 hearing how uneven groupings create a distinct rhythmic personality.
Compositions set to this taal.
Raag Nand
Anand bhayo Braj mein, Nand ghar aaye Lal
Raag Yaman
Baat hamari mano re saiyan, kahe ched rahe ho
Raag Bhimpalasi
Dekho sakhi aayi bahar, phool khile har or
Raag Multani
Dopahari ka sooraj jalaye, ras sukha diye sab ke
Raag Bageshree
Eri aali piya bin lage suna re, sakhi mora jiya ghabrave
Raag Bhoopali
Geet gaavo sangeet sunaavo, sur taal mein rang jaao
Raag Bageshree
Kahe tarse nainan more, piya ko dhundhein chaaron or
Raag Adana
Kahi na sakoon dil ki baat, mann mein rahi samaayi
Raag Darbari Kanada
Mahadev Shankar bhagwaan, jagat niyanta tum ho
Raag Gaur Malhar
Megha re megha barsao, pyaasi dharti taras gayi
Raag Hameer
Mero jeevan tero sahara, prabhu bin kaun hamara
Raag Shuddh Sarang
Papiha pi pi bole re, saawan barse din rain
Raag Desh
Saavan ke badal ghir aaye, papihara bole
Raag Malkauns
Shiv Shankar ko jisne pooja, uska beda paar
Raag Vibhas
Surya dev pranam kare, bhor ki kiran aayi
Raag Kirwani
Teri yaad sataye din rain, mann ko chain na aaye
Raag Todi
Tore bin nahi lagat more raja, din rain sataye mann mora
Raag Lalit
Ujiyaara ho gayi ri, prabhat ki kiran aayi
Raag Bilaskhani Todi
Virah ki raat badi kaठin hai, kaise kati jaaye