Question

Write Ektala in Dugun Laya with Tala Notation.

Hint:

Ektala → 12 beats → Dugun = double laya → Classic for vocal & tabla.

Answer 1

Ektala is a 12-beat tala common in Hindustani vocal music.
It has 6 Vibhags of 2 beats each (2+2+2+2+2+2).
Basic Theka: Dhin | Dhin | DhaGe | Tirkit | Ta | Tit | Kata | Gadi Gena.
Dugun Laya: every beat is doubled.
Ektala Dugun Notation:
Dhin Dhin | Dhin Dhin | Dha Ge Dha Ge | Tir Kit Tir Kit | Ta Ta | Tit Tit | Ka Ta Ka Ta | Ga Di Ge Na Ga Di Ge Na.
Maintaining clarity and symmetry is important when performing Dugun in Ektala.