Rupak Taal 7 Matras 3 Partitions Bol Theka Music Notes In English

Rupak Taal  is the most common taal of Indian classical music or Hindustani Classical Music, and is used in film songs, folk songs, hymns.

Rupak Taal  has 7 Beats (matras)  in three  partitions (Vibhag). There is Khali Matra in this Taal

Rupak Taal

Rupak Taal Description –

Matra – 7 Beats

Vibhag  – 3 Partitions

Clap –  1st  , 4th & 6th  Beats

Khali –   There is no empty space in this Taal

In taal first Beat (matra) called as Sam and represent as this symbol ( X ).

 Tali – In taal tali is represent with the help of (X . 2 3 ) .

Khali – In taal khali is represent with the help of “0” .

Rupak Taal  Bol or Lyrics –

Bol – Ti Ti  Na /Dhi  Na /   Dhi  Na

Thah of Rupak Taal Ekgun –

Method of writing Rupak Taal in thah or Ekgun –

Rupak Taal in Dugun –

For writing taal in Dugun place two bols in one beat or matra  .

Eg –

Rupak Taal in Tigun –

For writing taal in TIgun place three bols in one beat or matra  .

Eg –

Rupak Taal in Chaugun –

For writing taal in Chaugun place four bols in one beat or matra .

Eg –

Recitation of Rupak Taal on Hand –

Both hands are used to see the rhythm on the hand.

1st Partition  – Clap on first matra from right hand to left hand and counting 3 times and speaking the words (Bols)

2nd Partition  – Clap on 4th Matra from right hand to left hand and counting 2 times and speaking the words(Bols).

3rd Partition  – Keep the 6 th Matra empty with the right hand, count 2 times with the right hand and speak the words(Bols).

Rupak Taal  Question Answer –

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