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4 - 8 Beat Mantras

4 - 8 Beat Mantras

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Commonly, in kirtans, three rounds of a standing rythym are played, followed by Tehai. 8-beat mantra often used in the medium to fast part of a kirtan. Keherwa Taal and Bhajani Taal are both 8-beat rhythm cycles (matras) commonly used in Hindustani music, but they differ primarily in their application, feel, and specific bols (syllables). Bhajani Taal is essentially a specific variation or sub-type of Keherwa designed specifically for devotional songs
Music Notation
This mantra is used in the medium to fast part of a kirtan
This mantra is used in the medium to fast part of a kirtan
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By doubling the Ghe, this rhythm can be filled out a little
By doubling the Ghe, this rhythm can be filled out a little
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This next mantra, is a rolling beat, used when particularly in longer kirtans
This next mantra, is a rolling beat, used when particularly in longer kirtans
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The second half of the above mantra can be also be used on its own
The second half of the above mantra can be also be used on its own
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This bol can be used in fast, or slower kirtans. Tha is Khe and Ta together. Dhin, is Ghe and Ti together. Dha is Ta and Ghe together.
This bol can be used in fast, or slower kirtans. Tha is Khe and Ta together. Dhin, is Ghe and Ti together. Dha is Ta and Ghe together.
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