Rupak

Rupak is counted as one of the more popular taals that are played on tabla. Solo playing is extensively done along with accompanying songs. There is a slight dispute amongst scholars reagarding the Taali-Khaali of this taal. Popularly, the first bol of Rupak is known to be a Khaali, however it is a rule that the first matra should always be a taali. We write this article following the rule and therefore Rupak Taal has no khaali.

Main features of this taal are:

• Matras: 7
• Taali: 1, 4. 6
• Khaali: None
• Vibhaag: 3

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Theka

_xTi Ti Na |₂ Dhi Na |₃ Dhi Na |

_x ती ती ना | ₂ धी ना | ₃ धी ना | 

Here is a lehra/nagma for you to practice:

 

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Theka Variations

• Ti Ti NaNa | Dhi NaNa | Dhi NaNa |
• TiKra TiTi NaNa | DhiDhi NaNa | DhiDhi NaNa |

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Compositions

• Peshkara
• Kaidas
• Tukras
• Relas

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