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This video discussed the basic rhythm of kawali keharwa or kawali Theka.Kawali theka is a particular tabla composition that is used as an accompaniment to kawali, a style of North Indian devotional music. It is usually played in a slow tempo, and often features a repeating eight-beat cycle.
Taal structure :
Kawali taal has 8 beats .It has 2 divisions and 4 beats in each division.1 clap or Tali of this rhythm on the 1st beat and 1wave on the 5th beat. But according to different opinions, it is 2 claps and no wave. The first beat of rhythm is called "Sam' which is the place is the first clap.
| Taal/Theka | : | Kawali |
| Beats/Matra | : | 8 |
| Divisions/vibagh | : | 2(4|4) |
| Clap/Taali | : | 1(on 1st(beats) |
| Sam | : | on 1stbeat |
| Wave/Khali | : | 1(on 5th(beats) |
| Tempo/Laya | : | Medium |
Kawali basic theka
Taal sign :
- '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.
Use :Kawali taal is used in light music,kawali songs,gazal etc
Tempo : Generally the tempo of these songs is medium and fast speed.
Read more: Bhaja theka 8 beats
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