Tabla Nawaz Academy

“Chautal tabla tutorial” 12-Letters-6 Division-Taali-4-khaali-2-Taali on(1-5-9-11)khaali on (3-7)Chautal is a rhythmic cycle used in North Indian classical music, particularly in Hindustani classical music. It is characterized by a time signature of 12 beats, organized into four groups of three beats each.Chautal Tali Khali, 12-beat cycle, Indian classical rhythm, Dhrupad, Pakhawaj

The bols (syllables) commonly used to play Chautal on the tabla are as follows:

  1. Dha – represented by “D” or “dh”
  2. Dhin – represented by “Dh” or “dhin”
  3. Na – represented by “N” or “na”
  4. Tin – represented by “T” or “tin”
  5. Ta – represented by “T” or “ta”