L4 - Tala

Lesson Objectives:

  • Know and understand the term Tala

  • Improvise rhythmically within the framework of a tala

  • Perform and compose own talas

ICM - L4

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