Question

Write one Peshkar with 3 Paltas and Tihai in Teentala with Tala Notation System.

Hint:

Peshkar → Slow start → 3 Paltas → Tihai → Ends on Sam.

Answer 1

Peshkar is the opening composition of a tabla solo recital.
It is played slowly with gradual development, expanding on the basic Theka.
It introduces new bols with improvisation while keeping Teentala’s structure clear.
Teentala: 16 beats, 4 Vibhags of 4 beats each.
Basic Peshkar: Dha Dha | Tita Kata | Dhin Na | Dha Ge Na.
Palta 1: Dha Dha Tita | Kata Dha Dha | Tita Kata | Dhin Na Dha Ge Na.
Palta 2: Dha Dha Tita Kata | Dha Dha Tita Kata | Dhin Na Dhin Na | Dha Ge Na.
Palta 3: Dha Ge Na | Dha Dha Tita Kata | Tita Kata Dhin Na | Dha Ge Na.
Each Palta decorates the main theme with variations of Dha, Na, Tita, Kata.
Tihai: Dha Ge Na Dha Ge Na Dha Ge Na | (ends on Sam).
The Tihai repeats the phrase three times, properly landing on the first beat (Sam).
This structure demonstrates clear progression: theme → variation → Tihai closure.