Ekadoshi Is The Beautiful 11 Beats Rabindrik Taal
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Introduction to Ekadashi Taal
Rabindra Nath Tagore made Ekadoshi Taal. He formed new rhythms by using ideas from Carnatic music for this taal. People call this rhythm Rabindrik Taal.
Historical Background
Rabindra Nath Tagore put Ekadoshi Taal in Rabindra Sangeet. He uses ideas from Carnatic music and other rhythms. They are Indian classical, but he used folk impact on them.
Structure of Ekadoshi Taal:
- Ekadoshi Taal comprises a 11-beat pattern. Below is a breakdown of its structure:
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taal/Theka | Ekadoshi Taal(Rabindrik Taal) |
| Beats/Matra | 11 |
| Divisions/Vibhag | 4(3|2|2|4) |
| Clap/Tali | 4(On 1st,4th,6th,8thbeats) |
| Wave/Khali | Nil |
| Tempo/Laya | Medium |
Theka for Ekadoshi Taal:
The basic theka for Ekadoshi Taal 11 Beats can be represented as :
Songs of Ekadoshi Taal in Rabindra Sangeet :
Here are some songs by Ekadoshi Taal, created by Rabindra Nath Tagore :
Conclusion:
Ekadoshi Taal has 11 beats. It is an enjoyable and special rhythm in Rabindrik’s songs. This Taal nicely carries the Rabindra Sangeet’s creativity.
Taal Sign Explanation:
The symbols used in Taal notation help musicians understand the rhythm's structure:
- Sam is marked by an (x).
- Wave/Khali is marked by a (0).
- Clap/Tali is represented by the corresponding number (1, 2, 3).
- Divisions are shown by a vertical bar (|).
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