Kawali 8 Beats Taal Is The Beautiful Kaharwa Style
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Introduction to Kawali Theka:
Kawali taal is a basic octonary cycle found in Qawwali music, which in turn is an integral part of Sufi remembrance of the divine. They play an accented role to supplement the good voices and dense harmonies of the Qawwali performance that this taal offers.
Kawali Theka Structure:
Kawali taal has a total of 8 beats in it it is classified into two parts and each part has four beats in it. One clap or Tali is on the first beat; one wave is on the fifth beat.
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taal/Theka | Kawali Theka |
| Beats/Matra | 8 |
| Divisions/Vibhag | 2 (4|4) |
| Clap/Tali | 1 (on 1st beat) |
| Wave/Khali | 1 (on 5th beat) |
| Tempo/Laya | Medium |
Theka of Kawali Taal:
- The standard tabla theka for Kawali Taal follows this pattern:
Applications in Performance:
- Qawwali Performances: Kawali Taal mainly accompanies the qawwali music and establishes beats that follow the performer and musicians.
- Fusion Music: Current artists use Kawali Taal in their fusion music with the combination of old traditional beats with modern music.
- Tabla Solo: Kawali Taal is also known to be played by Tabla players during solo performances for which, besides intricate rhythm patterns that are necessary for play, layakari can also be played.
Conclusion:
Each Qawwali performance is based on the rhythmic cycle of 8 beats called the Kawali Taal. this helps perform Sufi poetry with passion. Kawali Taal is pleasant and versatile which can enhance melodious rhythm as well as the appeal of the performance.
Taal Sign Explanation:
The symbols 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 numbers like 1, 2, 3.
- 'Divisions' are marked by a vertical bar (|).
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