Khemta Taal 12 Beats In A Beautiful Aad Layakari

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Introduction to khemta taal:

Khemta taal Khemta Taal is one of the twelve beat rhythmic cycle and is specifically of utter importance when it comes to playing Indian classical music or performing Indian classical dance forms. Khemta Taal is further divided into 4 vibhags which has 3 beats each and, therefore, has 12 beats in total.


Khemta taal

Aad Layakari :

Aad Layakari means the application of 1. 5 times the speed of the basic rhythmic pattern

Khemta Taal Aad Layakari :

In short, Khemta Taal aad Laykari means the application of 1.5 times the speed of the basic rhythmic pattern, 3/2 the speed of the basic rhythmic pattern. In the context of Khemta Taal in 12 beats this means playing the rhythmic phrases at 1. 5 times the original speed .

Rupak taal aad laya

Taal sign :

  • 'Sam'- is shown by an (x) cross
  • 'wave'- is shown by (0) zero
  • 'Clap'- is shown by its number
  • 'Pause'- is shown by (S)
  • 'Divisions'- is shown by(I) Bar

The notation of the taal is written according to the Bhath khande Swarlipi method.

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