Bharatnatyam Theoretical
Taals:
For example, if we take the most common Thaalam – Chatusra Jaathi Triputa Talam (Aadhi Thaalam), we can describe the process of the Thaala thus :
1. first beat the palm of the hand
2. then tap the fingers pinky
3. ring finger
4. middle finger
5. Then beat palm
6. turn the hand over and tap or wave the back of the hand
7. palm
8. back
This is one cycle.
This cycle will repeat throughout the song. Although often the number of Swaras (syllables) per beat will change during a song, the actual beat changes within a song VERY rarely, and even then, it is a fixed change, not a slowing down or speeding up of the beat itself.
In Carnatic music, there are seven basic talams that are often used. They are called "Suladi Sapta Thaalams." These are as follows:
1. Dhruva Talam
2. Matya Talam
3. Rupaka Talam
4. Jhampa Talam
5. Thriputa Talam ( Chathurushra Thriputa Talam is also called as Adhi Talam)
6. Ata Talam
7. Eka Talam
Each of these Talams can be categorized into 5 different types depending on their Jathis. Jathis are variety in which the counts can vary from being 3-9 and are of the following types:
1. Thisra Jathi which has 3 beats Ta Ki Ta
2. Chathurushra Jathi which has 4 beats Ta Ka Dhi Mi
3. Khanda Jathi which has 5 beats Ta Ka Ta Ki Ta
4. Misra Jathi which has 7 beats and Ta Ki Ta Ta Ka Dhi Mi
5. Sankeerna Jathi which has 9 beats. Ta Ka Dhi Mi Ta Ka Ta Ki Ta
Bharatanatyam - Music, Costume and Make up:
The chief musical instruments in Bharata Natyam are the mridangam and a pair of cymbals. Sometimes veena, violin ,ghatamand flute are also used. The vidwan (expert) sets the refrain, which is repeated by the chorus. The cymbals provide the timing, while the mridangam supplies fractional measures of the broad beats. The dancer follows the mridangam and cymbals. A tambura is often incorporated in the orchestra to provide the swara or scale for the refrain. The costumes consists of a dothi for both male and female dancers. It
For example, if we take the most common Thaalam – Chatusra Jaathi Triputa Talam (Aadhi Thaalam), we can describe the process of the Thaala thus :
1. first beat the palm of the hand
2. then tap the fingers pinky
3. ring finger
4. middle finger
5. Then beat palm
6. turn the hand over and tap or wave the back of the hand
7. palm
8. back
This is one cycle.
This cycle will repeat throughout the song. Although often the number of Swaras (syllables) per beat will change during a song, the actual beat changes within a song VERY rarely, and even then, it is a fixed change, not a slowing down or speeding up of the beat itself.
In Carnatic music, there are seven basic talams that are often used. They are called "Suladi Sapta Thaalams." These are as follows:
1. Dhruva Talam
2. Matya Talam
3. Rupaka Talam
4. Jhampa Talam
5. Thriputa Talam ( Chathurushra Thriputa Talam is also called as Adhi Talam)
6. Ata Talam
7. Eka Talam
Each of these Talams can be categorized into 5 different types depending on their Jathis. Jathis are variety in which the counts can vary from being 3-9 and are of the following types:
1. Thisra Jathi which has 3 beats Ta Ki Ta
2. Chathurushra Jathi which has 4 beats Ta Ka Dhi Mi
3. Khanda Jathi which has 5 beats Ta Ka Ta Ki Ta
4. Misra Jathi which has 7 beats and Ta Ki Ta Ta Ka Dhi Mi
5. Sankeerna Jathi which has 9 beats. Ta Ka Dhi Mi Ta Ka Ta Ki Ta
Bharatanatyam - Music, Costume and Make up:
The chief musical instruments in Bharata Natyam are the mridangam and a pair of cymbals. Sometimes veena, violin ,ghatamand flute are also used. The vidwan (expert) sets the refrain, which is repeated by the chorus. The cymbals provide the timing, while the mridangam supplies fractional measures of the broad beats. The dancer follows the mridangam and cymbals. A tambura is often incorporated in the orchestra to provide the swara or scale for the refrain. The costumes consists of a dothi for both male and female dancers. It