Dadra taal How to make complete Aad Layakari

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Dadra taal Aad Layakari is a widely known name in Hindustani classical music.

Dadra : Dadra taal is a popular rhythmic taal used in Northern Indian music and dance. It consists of 6 beats which are divided into 3/3 divisions. This taal has 1 Claps on the 1st beats and 1 wave on the 4th beat. The first beat of rhythm is called 'sam'

Layakari : refers to the variety and complexity of rhythm, which a musician skillfully introduces overlaying different tempos and beat divisions.

Aad Laya or Layakari : Aad' means 'one and a half' in Hindi, so aad laya means introducing a rhythmic pattern that increases the original beat cycle by one and a half times. In other words, 1.5 multiples means 3 beats by 2 bits or 6 beats by 4 bits means 1.5 bits each.

Dadra taal basic theka

jhaptaal 10 beats

Dadra taal Aad layakari

jhaptaal aad laya

In short, : "Dadra taal Aad Layakari " refers to the practice of exhibiting rhythmic variations in the Jhaptal cycle, especially by introducing patterns that are one and a half times the original beat cycle. It demonstrates the artist's skill in handling complex rhythms and his ability to refine rhythms.

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.

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