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Ekadoshi taal introduced by Rabindranath Tagore which is known as Rabindrik taal.Tagore introduced some new rhythms, which are found in Carnatic music. These taals are known as Rabindrik Taal in Bengali.Ekadoshi Taal is a unique composition of Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, novelist, and Nobel Laureate. It is typically used in Hindustani music.This taal consists of eleven beats and is played on a tabla. Ekadoshi Taal is a popular accompaniment to Rabindranath Tagore’s songs.
Taal structure :
Ekadoshi taal has 11 beats It has 4 divisions 1st division has 3 beats 2nd division 2 beats, 3rd division 2 beats Again 4th division has 4 beats. 4 claps of this rhythm on 1st,4th,6th, and 8th beats. The first beat of rhythm is called 'Sam'which is the place is the first clap. The characteristic of Rabindrik taal is that there is no wave or khali in any rhythm.
| Taal/Theka | : | Ekadashi Taal |
|---|---|---|
| Beats | : | 11 |
| Division | : | 4(3|2|2|4) |
| Clap | : | 5(On 1st,4th,6th,8th(beats) |
| Sam(x) | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Wave | : | Nil |
| Tempo | : | Medium |
Ekadoshi theka
Song: There is only one song under the category of taal Ekadoshi (3 | 2 | 2 | 4). For example-duare daw more
Tempo: It is moderately paced for Rabindra Sangeet generally.
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