Kaharwa 8 beats | taal layakari

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In this video I have discussed the Layakari in keharwa taal.ekgun,dugun,tigun,chougun. Taal Layakari is a rhythmic improvisation technique used in Indian classical music. It involves playing intricate variations of a particular rhythmic cycle or 'taal' with the use of a variety of rhythmic patterns and combinations. It is usually done through the use of hand claps, finger snaps and drumming.

Ekgun layakari :playing one bol or word in one beat is called ekgun or thaa or borabor laya

digun layakari : playing two bol or words in one beat is called digun or double layakari

Tigun layakari : playing three bol or words in one beat is called tigun or triple layakari

Chaugun layakari : playing four bol or words in one beat is called chaugun or quardruple layakari

Taal structure :

This taal is 8 beats. Which is a very popular taal in Indian music. It has two divisions of 4 beats each. Taali is on 1st beat and Khali is on the 5th beat. The first beat of the rhythm is called 'Sam'.

Information of Kaharwa Taal
Taal : Kaharwa Taal
Beat : 8
Division : 2(4|4)
Clap : 1(On 1st(beats)
Sam : 1 (On 1stbeats)
Wave : On 5thbeats
Tempo : Medium

kaharwa taal layakari

Kaharwa taal layakari

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.

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