Delhi gharana

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The Delhi or Dilli Gharana, is a tabla discipleship tradition known for being the oldest. [1] This tradition was founded by Sidhar Khan Dhadi in the early-18th Century. The tradition is regarded for establishing a distinction from pakhawaj repertoire, "do ungliyon ka baaj" (two-finger style), and contributing improvisation conventions like peshkar and kayada. [2] Heirs of this gharana went on to establish other traditions like Lucknow gharana, Ajrada gharana, and Farukhabad gharana.

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History

Origins

Delhi Gharana was founded by Dhadi in the early-18th Century. Sometimes referred to as the inventor of the tabla, [3] Sidhar Khan Dhadi is the earliest available name associated with tabla in historical records. [4] He was initially a pakhawaj player from the tradition of Lala Bhavanidas.

Aesthetics

Technique

Considered a moderately resonant style (like Ajrada), the Delhi gharana is classified with the "bandh baaj" (closed style) rather than the "khula baaj" (open style) of Punjab and Farukhabad. [5]

Repertoire

Delhi gharana is reputed for its vast repertoire of kayadas.

Musicality

Delhi gharana values sound quality that: [6]

Legacy

Sidhar Khan Dhadi and his descendants contributed greatly to the development of the tabla language, compositional structures of the peshkars and kayadas. [7] Many compositions from this school are standard and introductory repertoire taught to students of all tabla gharanas.

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