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Classical Film (Bollywood) Songs (Tal)

Film Songs Indexed by Tal (Tala)

These film songs are indexed by the tal. There is also an index by song title and an index according to the rag (raga).


Chautal – 12 beats


Dadra Tal / Khemta – 3 and 6 beats


Dhammar Tal – 14 beats


Dipchandi Tal – 14 beats


Ektal – 12 beats


Hinch – Hemiola


Jhaptal – 10 beats


Kaherava – 4, 8 beats


Rupak Tal / Pashtu – 7 beats


Sultal – 5, 10 beats


Tintal / Punjabi Theka – 16 beats


Tivra Tal – 7 beats

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