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Surphak taal introduced by Rabindranath Tagore. He has used the rhythm of 4/2/4 division according to the rhythm of his song.Surphak taal is a traditional tabla pattern composed of ten beats. It is one of the oldest tabla rhythms. It is usually played in a slow tempo and is often used in North Indian classical music.
Sruphak taal structure :
this taal has 10 beats rhythm cycle.3 claps of this rhythm on 1st,5th, and 7th beats and it has no wave. the first beat of rhy is called ‘Sam’which is the place is the first clap.
| Taal | : | Surphak |
|---|---|---|
| Beats | : | 10 |
| Division | : | 3(4/2/4) |
| Clap | : | 3 (On 1st,5th,7thbeats) |
| Sam | : | 1 (On 1stbeats) |
| Wave | : | Nil |
| Tempo | : | Medium |
Rabindrik Surphak taal 10 beats
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.
song : The song of this rhythm in Rabindra Sangeet is-:
Tempo : It is the medium speed for Rabindra Sangeet generally.
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