In this “Teen Taal” Harmonic minor scale Indian Raga lesson for guitar [Tabla/Tanpura/shruti] We will employ strict alternate picking starting on a”Down stroke”. Count time and keep the alternate picking rhythmical and tight as you tap your foot and count in groups of four 16th notes [Tetrachords] over the following below,
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A HARMONIC MINOR 16 BEAT CYCLE “TIN TAL” [TEEN TAAL] RAGA NOTATION/TABLATURE.
16 Beat cycle “Teen Taal” Indian Raga
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John Mclauhglin Shakti Indian Raga Guitar lesson through Teen Taal
This example is based upon fusion guitarist John Mclaughlin’s “Shakti” Indian Raga style of Guitar improvising through “Teen Taal”.
Indian Guitar Raga Scale Lesson: John Mclaughlin Shakti Taal Style
As always keep the alternate picking rhythmical and count in groups of four 16th notes called “Tetrachords”. Or, count in the Indian Konokol rhythm system “Ta Ka Di Me”. Accent the first beat of each 4 note grouping with the guitar pick.
EXAMPLE:
Indian Guitar Raga SCALE Taal lesson:SHAKTI/MCLAUGHLIN FUSION
This will give your alternate picking consistency and fluidity because you will know where you are in the bar or the rhythmic cycle, for instance as in Teen Taal.
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