Comparitive Study of Taals(English)

Comparative study of Taals / Taalon ka Tulnatmak Adhyan

Comparative Study of Taals | Comparison of Taal | Comparison between taal

these are the most search topics on the internet, which is also known as Taalon ka tulnatmak adhayan in simple mean is a comparison of taal. This comparison is done on the following basis:

  1. Vibhags,
  2. Tali-Khali,
  3. Laya,
  4. Use,
  5. Compositions played in concerned taal, etc....

Come have a look at the comparison of taal / taals as follows.

 Jhaptaal/Sooltaal

  1. Ektaal/Chartaal
  2. DeepChandi/Jhoomra/Dhamaar
  3. Ada Chautaal/Farodust
  4. Pancham Sawari/Gaj Jhampa
  5. Teen Taal/Tilwada
  6. Roopak/Tivra

1.Jhaptaal/Sooltaal

Jhap Taal

  1. It has 10 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 2/3/2/3
  3. Taali - 1,3,8; Khali – 6.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Accompniment of Instruments, Solo and Bhajan Sangeet.
  8. Mostly Played in Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Tukda, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

Sool Taal

  1. It has 10 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 2/2/2/2/2.
  3. Taali - 1,5,7; Khali – 3,9.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. South Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Pakhawaj.
  7. Used with Dhrupad and Solo.
  8. Mostly Played in Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Rela, Paran, Padaar, Tihai,Etc played in this taal.

 

2.Ek Taal/Chartaal

Ek Taal

  1. It has 12 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 2/2/2/2/2/2.
  3. Taali - 1,5,9,11; Khali – 3,7.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Accompniment of Instruments, Solo.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo and Drut Laya/Fast Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Tukda, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

Chartaal

  1. It has 12 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 2/2/2/2/2/2.
  3. Taali - 1,5,9,11; Khali – 3,7.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. South Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Pakhawaj.
  7. Used with Dhrupad and Solo.
  8. Mostly Played in Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Rela, Paran, Padaar, Tihai,Etc played in this taal.

 

 

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3. DeepChandi/Jhoomra/Dhamaar

Deep Chandi

  1. It has 14 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 3/4/3/4.
  3. Taali - 1,4,11; Khali – 8.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Thumri, Hori and Lok Sangeet.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Rela, Tukda, Tihai, Laggi,Etc played in this taal.

Jhoomra

  1. It has 14 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 3/4/3/4.
  3. Taali - 1,4,11; Khali – 8.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo.

Dhamaar

  1. It has 14 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 5/2/3/4.
  3. Taali - 1,6,11; Khali – 8.
  4. Visham Padi Taal.
  5. South Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Pakhawaj.
  7. Used with Solo, Instrumental Accompaniment and Hori.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Rela, Paran, Padaar, Tihai,Etc played in this taal.
Comparison between Taal

4. Ada Chautaal/Farodust

Ada Chautaal

  1. It has 14 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 2/2/2/2/2/2.
  3. Taali - 1,3,7,11; Khali – 5,9,13.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Accompniment of Instruments, Solo.
  8. Played in Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Tukda, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

Farodust

  1. It has 14 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 2/2/2/2/2/2.
  3. Taali - 1,5,9,11,13; Khali – 3,7.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Solo.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Tukda, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

5.Pancham Sawari/Gaj Jhampa

Pancham Sawari

  1. It has 15 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 3/4/4/4.
  3. Taali - 1,4,12; Khali – 8.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Accompniment of Instruments, Solo.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Tukda, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

Gaj Jhampa

  1. It has 15 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 4/4/3/4.
  3. Taali - 1,5,12; Khali – 9.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on ????.
  7. Used with Dhrupad and Solo.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Rela, Paran, Padaar, Tihai,Etc played in this taal.

6. Teen Taal/Tilwada

Teen Taal

  1. It has 16 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 4/4/4/4.
  3. Taali - 1,5,13; Khali – 9.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Accompniment of Instruments, Solo.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo, Drut Laya/Fast Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Tukda, Chakardar, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

Tilwada

  1. It has 16 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 4/4/4/4.
  3. Taali - 1,5,13; Khali – 9.
  4. Sam Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo.
  9. Small Sized Tihai, Mukhda, Mohra, Etc played in this taal.

7.Roopak/Tivra

Roopak

  1. It has 7 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 3/2/2.
  3. Taali - 4,6; Khali – 1.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. North Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Tabla.
  7. Used with Khyal and Accompniment of Instruments, Solo.
  8. Played in Vilambit Laya/Slow Tempo, Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Tukda, Chakardar, Paran,Etc played in this taal.

Tivra

  1. It has 7 Beats.
  2. Divisions of 3/2/2.
  3. Taali – 1,4,6; Khali – NA.
  4. Mishra Padi Taal.
  5. South Indian Taal Group.
  6. Played on Pakhawaj.
  7. Used with Dhrupad and Solo.
  8. Played in Madhya Laya/Medium Tempo.
  9. Rela, Paran, Padaar, Tihai,Etc played in this taal.

In conclusion, this is the way by which we can compare taals to each other. Comparative study of taals or Comparison of taal is also known as "Taalon Ka Tulnatmak Adhyan" in Hindi. It is very important for students because this will help them understand the functionality of the taal and Comparison between Taal.

Click here to learn theka of all taals (Notes-Videos Included)
Click here to learn theka of all taals (Notes-Videos Included)
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