Dipchandi Is The Beautiful 14 Beats | Shastriya Taal
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Introduction-Dipchandi Taal :
Dipchandi Taal is also popularly referred to as Chanchar or Matta Taal. This Taal contains 14 beats and is quite common in Semi-Classical and Light Classical Indian music disciplines such as Thumri, Dadra, and Ghazals.
Structure-Dipchandi Taal :
Dipchandi Taal is divided into fourteen beats with four Vibhags. These sections make up the rhythmic pattern.
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taal/Theka | Dipchandi |
| Beats/Matra | 14 |
| Divisions/Vibhag | 4(3|4|3|4) |
| Clap/Tali | 3 (On 1st,4th,11stbeats) |
| Sam | On 1st beat |
| Wave/Khali | 1 (On 8thbeats) |
| Tempo/Laya | Medium |
Dipchandi Taal Theka
- The theka of Dipchandi Taal is the sequence of bol patterns played on the tabla to represent the taal. The standard theka is:
Applications of Dipchandi Taal :
Dipchandi Taal is mostly seen in semi-classical forms like Thumri, Dadra, and Ghazals. Several Holi songs, Chaiti, and Kajri also involve Dipchandi Taal in their composed manner.
Conclusion :
Dipchandi Taal is a key component of semi-classical and folk songs in Indian music. With its 14-beat cycle, it allows for rich rhythmic patterns and improvisation. Learning its structure enhances a musician's understanding of its influence on Indian music.
Taal Sign Explanation:
The symbols used in Taal notation help musicians understand the rhythm's structure. Here's a breakdown:
- 'Sam' is marked by an (x).
- 'Wave' is marked by a (0).
- 'Clap' is represented by the corresponding number (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
- 'Pause' is represented by (S).
- 'Divisions' are shown by a vertical bar (|).
The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath khande Swarlipi method.
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