Ara Choutaal Is Beautiful 14 Beat Rabindra Introduced Taal
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Introduction- Ara Choutaal
Ara Choutaal is a 14-beat rhythm.Rabindra Nath Tagore Introduced this rhythm. Tagore uses this rhythm in his music. This rhythm is a crucial part of Rabindra Sangeet.
Historical Context
Ara Choutaal is a rhythm from carnatic music. Tagore showed this rhythm in a new way. He created something new by using this rhythm in Bengali music.
Structure of Ara Choutaal
Ara Choutaal has 14 beats and 4 divisions. Here’s a breakdown of its beat structure:
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taal/Theka | Ara Choutaal (Rabindrik) |
| Beats/Matra | 14 |
| Divisions/Vibhag | 4(2|4|4|4) |
| Clap/Tali | 4(On 1st,3rd,7th,11st,beats) |
| Wave/Khali | None |
| Tempo/Laya | Medium |
Theka for Ara Choutaal
The basic theka for Ara Choutaal 14 Beats is as follows:
Application of Ara Choutaal
Ara Chautaal creates a new trend in Bengali music. This rhythm makes the song lively and is special to listeners. It is famous in folk music and Rabindra Sangeet.
Songs with Ara Choutaal in Rabindra Sangeet
Some songs using Ara Choutaal by Rabindranath Tagore include:
Conclusion
Ara Chautaal is a crucial rhythm in Tagore's music. It has 14 beats that make the Rabindra Sangeet sound nice. Music lovers enjoy this rhythm a lot. This taal makes Indian classical music more fine.
Taal Sign Explanation
Understanding the symbols used in Taal notation is key to mastering Ara Choutaal:
- Tali (Clap): Indicates a strong beat or emphasis.
- Khali (Wave): Represents a soft or light beat.
