JHAPTAL
DESCRIPTION
Jhaptal is the most common 10 beat tal in northern India. It is composed of four vibhags of 2, 3, 2, and 3 matras. These vibhags are denoted by clap, clap, wave, and clap respectively. Jhaptal shows up in a variety of classical and semiclassical settings. It may be found in the kheyal, tarana, bhajan, and Rabindra sangeet.
CLAPPING/ WAVING ARRANGEMENT
Clap, 2, Clap, 2, 3, wave, 2, clap, 2, 3
NUMBER OF BEATS
10
THEKA
Note - This excerpt has been taken from "Learning the Tabla"
(general discussion of theka)For more information check out "Learning the Tabla"
STREAMING AUDIO IN IN JHAPTAL
- Omkar Rupini - A bhajan in praise of Shakti. (CD)