When it comes to learning any Indian classical form, whether it’s instrumental, vocal, or dance. The first and foremost thing is Laya/Rythym.
What is Laya?
Laya is the speed of time.
For instance: You are going Delhi to Jaipur by car, sometimes we reach the destination in 4hrs or more than that.
So what is changing here? Time
Sometimes we reach a little early or late.
“Laya/Rythym is the speed of time in music.”
Now here the question arises: How many types of Laya or Rhythm are there-
There are three types of Laya –
- Vilambit: This laya is the base laya i.e. an introductory tempo. this laya is the slow one.
- Madhya: This laya is just double of Vilambit Laya which is 2x of Vilambit laya i.e. the middle one.
- Drut Laya: This laya is just double of Madhya Laya and 4x of Madhya Laya. This laya is the fastest one.
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