A Kirtan is a chant of a line or single short verse that is repeated in call-and-response fashion and builds in tempo or speed (laya) as the chant progresses.
Most kirtan use a number of different 8 beat taal, changing as the tempo (laya) increases. Musical accompaniment is important to kirtan, with drumming providing the vital beat that drives the increasing tempo.
Each kirtan below has a video demonstrating how it is played at various speeds, as well as introducing some of the variations and embellishments played.
Included here are some of the favourite Shanti Mandir kirtan practiced in satsang all over the world. More will be added over time.
Listen and play along to practice and learn.
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OM NAMO BHAGAVATE MUKTANANDAYA
SLOW
Play Kaherwa variation:
Dha ~Ge Na Tin I Na Na DhiTa DhiTa
MEDIUM
Play Bhajani:
Dhin NaDhin ~Dhin Na I Dhin NaTin ~Tin Na
FAST
Play Kaherwa:
Dha Ge Na Tin I Na Ge Dhin Na
