How to hear it
A 10-matra taal used in dhrupad contexts, structured in five equal divisions with a strong, martial rhythmic personality.
Also known as Sultaal
Sooltaal
A 10-matra taal used in dhrupad contexts, structured in five equal divisions with a strong, martial rhythmic personality.
- Matras
- 10
- Vibhag
- 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
- Theka
- Dha Dha | Dhin Ta | Kita Dha | Tita Kata | Gadi Gana
- Clap pattern
- Clap on 1, 3, 7; wave on 5, 9.
Learner notes
Less commonly encountered than Chautaal but important in the dhrupad taal repertoire. Its five-part symmetry gives it a distinct driving quality.
Bandishes in Sooltaal
Traditional compositions set to this taal.
Hari Om Tat Sat
MadhyaRaag Bhairav
Hari Om tat sat, param pavitra naam
Jagannath Hari
MadhyaRaag Darbari Kanada
Jagannath Hari Narayan, kripa sindhu bhagwan
Narayan Hari Ananta
MadhyaRaag Todi
Narayan Hari ananta, prabhu dayaalu deen bandhu
Praatahkaal Ki Vandana
MadhyaRaag Lalit
Praatahkaal ki vandana, Surya devta pranam