The theka of Deepchandi
Each cell is one matra. Sam is highlighted; khali beats are shown softer. Read left to right, then loop back to sam.
Xdha1
dhin2
-3
0dha4
dha dha5
tin6
-7
2ta8
tin9
-10
3dha11
dha dha12
dhin13
tirakita14
About Deepchandi
Deepchandi lays fourteen matras into vibhags of 3, 4, 3 and 4 — the same footprint as jhoomra but with an airier, more open theka built around spacious dha and tin strokes.
It is a signature taal of thumri and ghazal, where its swaying feel and characteristic gaps give a singer room to bend and linger on notes. Tirkit includes a Default, a Variation and a Ghazal style.
How to count Deepchandi
Deepchandi runs over 14 beats grouped as 3 + 4 + 3 + 4. 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 + 4 + 3 + 4 beats.
Practise Deepchandi in Tirkit
Play the Deepchandi theka at any tempo from 60 to 160 BPM, in any key, with a tanpura underneath. Free on Google Play.
Deepchandi — questions
How many beats (matras) are in Deepchandi?
Deepchandi has 14 matras, divided into vibhags of 3 + 4 + 3 + 4.
What is the theka of Deepchandi?
The theka of Deepchandi is: dha dhin - dha dha dha tin - ta tin - dha dha dha dhin tirakita. Sam falls on beat 1 and khali on beat 4.
What is Deepchandi used for?
Deepchandi is commonly used in Thumri, Ghazal, Semi-classical.