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Details :
Vilambit" means slow, and "Laya" denotes tempo or rhythm. Vilambit Laya" refers to the slow tempo in which the rhythm is played, emphasizing a deliberate and expansive exploration of the raga. In Vilambit Theka, each beat (matra) is often elongated, the musician must maintain a consistent tempo while exploring the intricacies of the rhythm
Jhaptaal structure :
Jhaptaal is a rhythmic cycle commonly used in Indian classical music, particularly in Hindustani classical performances. It consists of 10 beats, divided into four sections (vibhags) with the structure: 2 + 3 + 2 + 3. This taal has 3 claps on 1st,3rd,8th beats and 1 wave on 6th beats. The first beat of rhythm is called ‘Sam’which is the place of the first clap.
| Taal/Theka | : | Jhaptaal |
| Beats/Matra | : | 10 |
| Divisions/vibagh | : | 4(2/3/2/3) |
| Clap/Taali | : | 3(on 1st,3rd,8thbeats) |
| Sam | : | on 1stbeat |
| Wave/Khali | : | 1(on 6thbeats) |
| Tempo/Laya | : | vilambit |
Jhaptaal vilambit laya theka
Taal sign :
- 'Sam' is shown by an (x) cross
- 'wave' is shown by (0) zero
- 'Pause' is shown by (S)
- 'Divisions' is shown by (I) Bar
- 'Clap' is shown by its number
The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath khande Swarlipi method.
Use:Jhaptaal vilambit laya is commonly used in classical music like kheyal.
Tempo:This taal is usually played in very slow Tempo.
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