Dhun - Keharwa (Drut) Teental

Dhun - Keharwa (Drut) Teental is a live instrumental recording in the Hindustani classical music tradition. Ravi Shankar performs the sitar, and Alla Rakha accompanies on the tabla. The performance was released in 1967. The primary format is a long-playing vinyl record.

The composition follows a dhun, a light classical form based on folk melodies. The piece is set in Keharwa, an eight-beat rhythmic cycle, and Teental, a sixteen-beat cycle. The term drut indicates a fast tempo. The recording captures an extended alap, jor, and jhala section before transitioning into the rhythmic portion.

The artists improvise within the raga framework, demonstrating characteristic phrases and ornamentations. Alla Rakha executes complex tabla patterns that complement the sitar’s melodic development. The interaction between the instruments highlights the call-and-response structure typical of Hindustani duet performances.

The label for the original release is not specified in available sources. The duration of the track is 11 minutes and 25 seconds. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this recording is e7a87e81-29f9-4a29-a628-9f1bd5cf3653.