Posted on August 18, 2008 by sangeethas
It was said in Session 42 that “Thaati-means to tap, metti- means to hit the floor with the heel while being rooted on the toes “. While the right feet does the tattu and meetu, the left feet just does the mettu.(No Tapping involved here)
Common Features of the Thattumettu Adavu:-
While the Sollukattu for each of the Pancahanadai varies, [...]
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Posted on August 15, 2008 by sangeethas
Below is a video of Adi talam( Chatushra jati Triputa Talam having a total of 8 beats). Now try to use this and recite the natadavu or the mardhita in three speeds. Also try using your own hands to keep the time measure. Once you have understood this, you are ready to embark further on [...]
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