Description
Jhaptal is the most common 10 beat tal in northern India. It is composed of four vibhags of 2, 3, 2, and 3 matras. These vibhags are denoted by clap, clap, wave, and clap respectively. Jhaptal shows up in a variety of classical and semiclassical settings. It may be found in the kheyal, tarana, bhajan, and Rabindra sangeet.
Clapping/ Waving Arrangement
Clap, 2, Clap, 2, 3, wave, 2, clap, 2, 3
Number of Beats
10
Theka
Popular Songs
Streaming Audio In Jhaptal
- Omkar Rupini - A bhajan in praise of Shakti. (CD)
Streaming Videos
Ravi Shankar, Alla Rakha - Tabla Solo in Jhaptal
ustad zakir hussain mini piece jhaptal
Ustad Shaik Dawood--JHAPTAL
Tabla solo in the rhythmic cycle of jhaptal
tablasolo jhaptal
Ustad Zakir Hussain & Pandit VG Jog- Raga Jog
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