Dadra, along with Keherwa is the most popular taal that is played along with songs. It is almost always played in Madhya Laya, and has a 3/3 vibhaag structure. Not only is it used extensively in film music, but also in Bhajans. Dadra, along with its laggi and ladiyan, is a must have taal in your arsenal.
Essential features of this taal are:
- Matras: 6
- Vibhaag: 2
- Taali: 1
- Khaali: 4
Dadra Theka
xDha Dhi Na |0Ta Dhi Na |
xधा धी ना | 0 ता ती ना |
Here is the Lehra/nagma for you to practice:
Theka variations
- DhinDhin DhaTi DhaDha | TinTin TaTi DhaDha |
- DhaTi DhaDha TiNa | TaTi DhaDha DhinNa |
- DhiNa DhaTi DhaDha | TiNa DhaTi DhaDha |
- DhinDhin DhaDha Tirkit | TinTin DhaDha Tirkit |
- Dhin Tak Tak | Tin Tak Tak |
Laggis
1. DhaGe DhaDhin NaSTak | TaGe TaTi NaSTak |
- DhaG DhaG DhiNa | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa |
TaG TaG TiNa | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa | - DhaDhin NaSKa DhiNa | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa |
TaTin NaSKa TiNa | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa | - S DhaDhin DhaGe | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa |
S TaTin NaSKa | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa | - DhaDhin NaSKa DhaKa | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa |
TaTin NaSKa TaG | DhaGe DhaDhin NaSKa | - Tihai
DhaDhin NaSKa Dha, | S S DhaDhin |
NaSKa Dha S | S DhaDhin NaSKa |
2. DhaTiGheNa DhaTiGheNa DhiNaGiNa | TaTiKeNa TaTiDhaGe DhiNaGiNa |
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The theka versions and the laggis are not mentioned in Hindi.
The taals are not in Hindi.