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Druto Dadra 6 matra shastriya taal Dadra taal fast tempo which is called druto dadra. Drut Dadra Taal is a popular tala (rhythm cycle) in North Indian Classical Music. It is a 6 beat tala that is usually used in light classical forms like Bhajans, Thumris, etc. It is usually played in a fast tempo on the Tabla and is also known as Dadra Taal.
Taal structure :
This taal has 6 beats rhythm cycle. It has 2 divisions and 3 beats in each division 1 clap or tail of this rhythm on the 1st beat and 1waves or Khali on the 4th beat. The first beat of rhythm is called 'Sam' and also called 1st clap.
| Taal/Theka | : | Dadra |
|---|---|---|
| Beats | : | 6 |
| Division | : | 2(3|3) |
| Clap | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Sam(x) | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Wave | : | 1 (On 4stbeats) |
| Tempo | : | Medium |
Druto dadra basic theka
- '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: This taal is used in, light-classical,classical, film, and folk music genres.
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