Hindustani Music Guide
Also known as Sultaal
A 10-matra taal used in dhrupad contexts, structured in five equal divisions with a strong, martial rhythmic personality.
The 10-matra cycle grouped into vibhag sections. Clap (tali) on numbered beats, wave (khali) on the open beat.
10 matras. Theka: Dha Dha | Dhin Ta | Kita Dha | Tita Kata | Gadi Gana. Vibhag grouping: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2. Clap pattern: Clap on 1, 3, 7; wave on 5, 9..
A 10-matra taal used in dhrupad contexts, structured in five equal divisions with a strong, martial rhythmic personality.
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.
Less commonly encountered than Chautaal but important in the dhrupad taal repertoire. Its five-part symmetry gives it a distinct driving quality.
Compositions set to this taal.
Raag Bhairav
Hari Om tat sat, param pavitra naam
Raag Darbari Kanada
Jagannath Hari Narayan, kripa sindhu bhagwan
Raag Todi
Narayan Hari ananta, prabhu dayaalu deen bandhu
Raag Lalit
Praatahkaal ki vandana, Surya devta pranam