The theka of Dakshinatya Rupak
Each cell is one matra. Sam is highlighted; khali beats are shown softer. Read left to right, then loop back to sam.
Xdha1
dhin2
dha3
0dha4
dhin5
na6
About Dakshinatya Rupak
Dakshinatya Rupak is a six-beat cycle of two vibhags of three — a compact, up-tempo taal whose name points to the southern (Carnatic) Rupaka from which it takes its character.
Its short, even shape and quick tempo range make it a lively bed for light-classical and fusion practice. Tirkit provides Default and Basic styles up to 240 BPM.
How to count Dakshinatya Rupak
Dakshinatya Rupak runs over 6 beats grouped as 3 + 3. Keep the cycle by marking sam on beat 1 and khali (the empty section) on beat 4. Everything you play resolves back onto sam.
- Sam — beat 1, the start and resolution of the cycle.
- Khali — beat 4, marked with a wave rather than a clap.
- Vibhags — 3 + 3 beats.
Practise Dakshinatya Rupak in Tirkit
Play the Dakshinatya Rupak theka at any tempo from 80 to 240 BPM, in any key, with a tanpura underneath. Free on Google Play.
Dakshinatya Rupak — questions
How many beats (matras) are in Dakshinatya Rupak?
Dakshinatya Rupak has 6 matras, divided into vibhags of 3 + 3.
What is the theka of Dakshinatya Rupak?
The theka of Dakshinatya Rupak is: dha dhin dha dha dhin na. Sam falls on beat 1 and khali on beat 4.
What is Dakshinatya Rupak used for?
Dakshinatya Rupak is commonly used in Light classical, Fusion.