Hindustani Music Guide
Also known as Roopak
A graceful 7-matra taal with a distinctive opening khali and lyrical flow.
The 7-matra cycle grouped into vibhag sections. Clap (tali) on numbered beats, wave (khali) on the open beat.
7 matras. Theka: Tin Tin Na | Dhin Na | Dhin Na. Vibhag grouping: 3 + 2 + 2. Clap pattern: Traditionally begins with khali, followed by claps in later sections..
A graceful 7-matra taal with a distinctive opening khali and lyrical flow.
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.
Often encountered in lighter and medium-tempo repertoire, though usage varies.
Compositions set to this taal.
Raag Brindabani Sarang
Bansi bajaye Mohan, Brindavan ki kunj gali mein
Raag Malkauns
Ghan ghor andhiyara mein, ek deepak jale
Raag Madhuvanti
Madhu ban ki raat suhaani, chanda chamke noor
Raag Patdeep
Megha ghan garjat aaye, jiya ghabraye mann dole
Raag Bhimpalasi
Mori chunariya rang de re saiyan, laal rang de piya
Raag Yaman
Nainon mein badra chhaye, piya ki yaad sataye
Raag Hemant
Pala padi hai re sakhi, sardi ka mausam aayo
Raag Bhairav
Prabhu mere araj suno, karuna ke sagar ho tum
Raag Tilak Kamod
Ritu aayi suhani, phool khile baag mein
Raag Bageshree
Saheli re mora mann dole, piya ki yaad mein
Raag Maru Bihag
Sapno ki raat suhaani, tere sang bitaayi
Raag Hamsadhwani
Shubh mangal gaavo sakhiyan, aaj anand ka din hai