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Prasant

Notes in the lower octave (mandra saptak) are represented by a dot below the note, like Ṇ. This notation indicates that the note is played or sung at a lower pitch than the middle octave. Class 6 NCERT Arts Chapter 8 ...

Prasant

Palghat Mani Iyer was honored with the prestigious Sangeetha Kalanidhi title, recognizing his exceptional contributions to Carnatic percussion. He was one of the first mridangam artists to receive this highest honor in Indian classical music. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 ...

Rajshekhar

Keharva Taal consists of 8 matras. This tala is commonly used in folk music, bhajans and Bollywood songs due to its simple and balanced rhythm, making it suitable for light compositions. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or Talam and ...

Rajshekhar

The khali (wave) in Teen Taal occurs on the 9th matra. This weaker beat creates contrast against the tali, helping musicians maintain rhythmic balance within the 16-matra cycle. Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or Talam and Raga or Ragam ...

Srushti

Thani avartanam is a mridangam solo performance in a Carnatic concert, where percussionists demonstrate complex rhythmic variations and improvisations, showcasing their mastery of laya (rhythm) and tala (time cycle). Class 6 Arts Kriti-I Chapter 8 Taal or Talam and Raga or ...