Question

Give the brief introduction of Aditala and write its Tigun in Tala Notation.

Hint:

Aditala → 8 beats → Tigun = triple speed → Neat clarity.

Answer 1

Aditala is the most common tala in Carnatic (South Indian) music.
It has 8 beats grouped as 4 + 2 + 2.
The pattern is simple and used in varnams, kritis, and tillanas.
Basic pattern: Ta Ka Dhi Mi | Ta Ka Jo Nu | Ta Ka.
Tigun means triple speed — each beat is split into three parts.
Aditala Tigun Notation:
Ta Ka Dhi | Mi Ta Ka | Jo Nu Ta | Ka Ta Ka | Dhi Mi Ta | Ka Jo Nu | Ta Ka Dhi | Mi Ta Ka
In Tigun, the percussionist must maintain clear phrasing and crisp syllables while tripling the speed.