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Tala Name: Matta

Matras: 9

Divisions: 2+4+3

Tali: 1, 3

Khali: 7

Jati: Sankirna

Bol:

 

X

 

2

1

2

3

dhin

ti

ra

ki

ṭa

dhin

 

ṭa

 

 

 

4

5

6

dhin

dhā

ge

dhā

0

 

 

7

8

9

ti

ra

ki

ṭa

dhin

ti

ra

 

Matta tala is a rhythmic cycle that consists of nine beats. The tala is quite rare due to its unusual structure. From the bols, it is assumed to be a tala that was meant to be played on the tabla, rather than the pakhawaj. This tala is divided 2+4+3. Although the playing structure is designed as such, the easiest way for time keeping sake is to view this as a 6+3 timing.

 

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Matta Tala

 

UPDATED: June 15, 2009