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Tala Name: Bhajani

Matras: 8

Divisions: 4+4

Tali: 1

Khali: 5

Jati: Catastra

Bol:

X						0
1	2		3		4	5	6		7		8
dhin	tā	dhin		dhin	tā	tin	tā	tin		tin	tā

Of the most commonly heard talas in semi-classical music is the bhajani tala. As the name implies, this is almost always heard in bhajans. The framework requires an off-beat pattern for matras 2, 3, 6, and 7. This is what gives this a special feel whenever it is played. Some consider this a unique tala, while others claim it is just another version of Kaherva Tala.

PRAKARS (played on mridanga with kartal accompaniment):

X						0
1	2		3		4	5	6		7		8
dhin	tā	dhin		ti	dhā	dhin	tā	ti	ki	tin	tā

X						0
1	2		3		4	5	6		7		8
dhin	tā	gha	ti	gha	tā	kat	tā	ki	ti	ka	tā

VIDEOS:

Khol (Mridanga) Lesson 11 – 1: DIDACTIC

   Khol (Mridanga) Lesson 11 – 2: PRACTICE

Khol (Mridanga) Lesson 11 A: Prakar 1

Khol (Mridanga) Lesson 11 B: Prakar 2

UPDATED: November 4, 2017