How to hear it
A 10-matra taal known for its asymmetrical gait and strong pedagogical value.
Taal detail
Jhaptaal
A 10-matra taal known for its asymmetrical gait and strong pedagogical value.
- Matras
- 10
- Vibhag
- 2 + 3 + 2 + 3
- Theka
- Dhi Na | Dhi Dhi Na | Ti Na | Dhi Dhi Na
- Clap pattern
- Clap on 1, 3, and 8; wave on 6.
Learner notes
Useful for hearing how uneven groupings create a distinct rhythmic personality.
Bandishes in Jhaptaal
Traditional compositions set to this taal.
Anand Bhayo Braj
MadhyaRaag Nand
Anand bhayo Braj mein, Nand ghar aaye Lal
Baat Hamari Mano
MadhyaRaag Yaman
Baat hamari mano re saiyan, kahe ched rahe ho
Dekho Sakhi Aayi
MadhyaRaag Bhimpalasi
Dekho sakhi aayi bahar, phool khile har or
Dopahari Ka Sooraj
MadhyaRaag Multani
Dopahari ka sooraj jalaye, ras sukha diye sab ke
Eri Aali Piya Bin
MadhyaRaag Bageshree
Eri aali piya bin lage suna re, sakhi mora jiya ghabrave
Geet Gaavo Sangeet
MadhyaRaag Bhoopali
Geet gaavo sangeet sunaavo, sur taal mein rang jaao
Kahe Tarse Nainan
MadhyaRaag Bageshree
Kahe tarse nainan more, piya ko dhundhein chaaron or
Kahi Na Sakoon
MadhyaRaag Adana
Kahi na sakoon dil ki baat, mann mein rahi samaayi
Mahadev Shankar
MadhyaRaag Darbari Kanada
Mahadev Shankar bhagwaan, jagat niyanta tum ho
Megha Re Megha
MadhyaRaag Gaur Malhar
Megha re megha barsao, pyaasi dharti taras gayi
Mero Jeevan Tero
MadhyaRaag Hameer
Mero jeevan tero sahara, prabhu bin kaun hamara
Papiha Pi Pi Bole
MadhyaRaag Shuddh Sarang
Papiha pi pi bole re, saawan barse din rain
Saavan Ke Badal
MadhyaRaag Desh
Saavan ke badal ghir aaye, papihara bole
Shiv Shankar Ko Jisne
MadhyaRaag Malkauns
Shiv Shankar ko jisne pooja, uska beda paar
Surya Dev Pranam
MadhyaRaag Vibhas
Surya dev pranam kare, bhor ki kiran aayi
Teri Yaad Sataye
MadhyaRaag Kirwani
Teri yaad sataye din rain, mann ko chain na aaye
Tore Bin Nahi Lagat
MadhyaRaag Todi
Tore bin nahi lagat more raja, din rain sataye mann mora
Ujiyaara Ho Gayi
MadhyaRaag Lalit
Ujiyaara ho gayi ri, prabhat ki kiran aayi
Virah Ki Raat
MadhyaRaag Bilaskhani Todi
Virah ki raat badi kaठin hai, kaise kati jaaye