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TINTAL (TEENTAL)

Description

Tintal is without any doubt the most common tal in the north Indian classical system of music. It is variously referred to as teental or trital. These names all reflect the three claps of its vibhags structure.

The structure of tintal is so amazingly symmetrical that it presents a very simple rhythmic structure against which a performance can be laid. It is composed of four vibhags of four matras each. These vibhags are represented by a clap, clap, wave, and a clap.

The structure of tintal is shown below:

Clapping/ Waving Arrangement

clap, 2, 3, 4, clap, 2, 3, 4, wave, 2, 3, 4, clap, 2, 3, 4

Number of Beats

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 Tintal

Gaiye Ganapati - A bhajan in Praise of Lord Ganesh. (CD)
Fast tarana - A drut (fast) tarana in rag Bhairagi Bhaairav. (CD)
Mohe Lage Lagan - A bhajan in praise of the guru. (CD)
Kedar Tarana - A tarana based upon Rag Kedar. (CD)
Tilana - A lively form of song using meaningless syllables.
Kheyal in Maru Bihag - A fast kheyal in a strict rendition of Rag Maru Bihag. (CD)