Question

Write 6-Matra Pharan of your chosen tala with 4 varieties.

Hint:

Pharans are rhythmic syllable patterns used creatively in mridangam playing, often in sets of 6, 8, or 12 matras.

Answer 1

Let us consider Adi Tala in Tisra Gathi (6 matras) and explore 4 varieties of pharan (rhythmic syllable combinations). Pharan Varieties (Each of 6 Matras):

Pharan 1: \texttt{Tha Dhi Thom Nam Dhi Thom
Pharan 2: \texttt{Dhi Ki Ta Thom Ta Ka
Pharan 3: \texttt{Tha Ka Dhi Mi Tha Dhi
Pharan 4: \texttt{Nam Ki Ta Tha Thom Dhi
Use: These pharans can be applied in korvais, mohra patterns, and as building blocks in mridangam solos (Tani Avartanam). Note: The choice of tala and gathi directly influences the matra count and speed of rendition.