L4 - Tala
Lesson Objectives:
Know and understand the term Tala
Improvise rhythmically within the framework of a tala
Perform and compose own talas
Tala
Tala
The beat/rhythm that accompanies an Indian Raga is called a Tala.
It is a repeated rhythmic patterns that is usually 10, 12 or 16 beats long.
The tala is traditional performed by the Tabla
Tabla players use special words called Bols to help remember their talas
Tala Tintel
Tala Tintel