Indian Classical Music & Arts

Ragas, instruments, classical dance forms, folk traditions and rangoli: a clear, beginner-friendly guide to Indian music and arts.

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Indian Classical Music & Arts

Taal in Indian Music: Teentaal, Matra and Theka Explained

Taal explained for beginners: what a taal is, the 16-beat Teentaal, sam, tali, khali, theka and bols, other common taals, and how Carnatic tala differs.

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Jeevan Tipke Posted On: Updated On: 10 min read