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Vilambit Laya (Slow Tempo) Tilwara Theka is a traditional North Indian tabla style. It is a slow, relaxed and soothing rhythm composed of 16 beats. It is most commonly used in Hindustani classical music. The Tilwara Theka is played by using a combination of the right hand (dagga) and the left hand (tali). The right hand plays the main beats, while the left hand plays the accompanying tali. The emphasis is on the first beat of each cycle, which is known as the Sam. This is followed by the Khali (rest) and the remaining beats are known as the Taal. This rhythm is often used to accompany slow or soothing ragas, and is a great way to learn the basics of tabla playing.
Taal structure :
Tilwara taal vilambit theka .Which is shastriya taal.This taal has 16 beats and 4 divisions of 4 beats each.3 claps of this rhythm on 1st,5th,13th beats, and 1 wave or Khali' on 9th beats. The first beat of rhythm is called ‘Sam’which is the place of the first clap.
| Taal/Theka | : | Tilwara |
| Beats/Matra | : | 16 |
| Divisions/vibagh | : | 4(4|4|4|4) |
| Clap/Taali | : | 3(on 1st5th,13thbeats) |
| Sam | : | on 1stbeat |
| Wave/Khali | : | 1(on 9thbeats) |
| Tempo/Laya | : | Medium |
Tilwara vilambit 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:Tilwara vilambit laya is commonly used in classical music like kheyal.
Tempo:This taal is usually played in slow Tempo.
Read also-tritaal 16 beats medium tempo.
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