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Jhaptaal is one of the popular shastriya taal. It is a North Indian classical music rhythm cycle of 10 beats, which is used as the basis for various forms of tabla accompaniment. It is also used in some forms of dance, including Kathak and Bharatanatyam. It is one of the most popular talas in Indian classical music, and is used in a wide variety of compositions.
Taal structure :
This taal has 10 beats rhythm cycle and 4 divisions. 1st division has 3 beats, 2nd division has 2 beats again 3rd division has 3 beats and 4 division has 2 beats.3clap of this rhythm on 1st,3rd and 8th beats and 1 wave on 6th beats. The 1st beat of rhythm is called "Sam" which is the place is the first clap.
| Taal | : | Jhaptaal |
|---|---|---|
| Beats | : | 10 |
| Division | : | 4(2/3/2/3) |
| Clap | : | 3 (On 1st,3rd,8thbeats) |
| Sam | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Wave | : | On 6thbeats |
| Tempo | : | Medium |
Jhaptaal basic theka
Taal sign :
- 'Sam' is shown by an (x) cross
- 'wave' is shown by (0) zero
- 'Clap' is shown by its number
The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath khande Swarlipi method.
Tempo: This taal is usually played in slow and medium Tempo.
Use:Jhaptaal is used in dhrupad, classical music as well as in modern songs.
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