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Tala & Konnakol

The rhythmic foundation of Carnatic music. Explore the Sapta Tala system, Chapu Talas, and Konnakol — the ancient art of vocal percussion using syllables like ta-ki-ta and ta-ka-dhi-mi.

Tempo60 BPM

Select a Tala

Adi Tala
8 beats

The most common Tala in Carnatic music. 8 beats in Chatusra Jati. The vast majority of Kritis, Varnams, and exercises are set to Adi Tala.

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8 beats — 60 BPM
Laghu (8)

Structure (Angas)

Laghu (8)

Used In

Endaro Mahanubhavulu (Tyagaraja)
Vatapi Ganapatim (Dikshitar)
Most Sarali Varisai

Konnakol

ta-ka-dhi-mi | ta-ka-dhi-mi