Learning the Tabla
Learning the Tabla

Author: David Courtney

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1610657152

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The tabla, a hand drum which originated in India, has become very popular throughout the world. This method covers everything you need to know to learn to play the tabla, including the history and parts of the tabla, tuning and maintenance, positioning, basic exercises, and numerous techniques and patterns. A glossary is included to help the student decipher the many mnemonics and foreign terms which are essential to the tradition of the tabla. the accompanying CD illustrates many of the exercises, so that this book may be used either with or without a teacher.

Tabla
Tabla

Author: Sadanand Naimpalli

Publisher: Popular Prakashan

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9788179911495

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On Tabla, Indian percussion instrument; also includes musical notations of different beats played on the instrument; a study.

The Art of Tablā Rhythm
The Art of Tablā Rhythm

Author: Sudhir Kumar Saxena

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Beginning With The Evolution Of The Tabla, The Book Deals Comprehensively With Tabla Rhythm And Explains The Technique Of Producing The Basic Bols. It Further Describes The Way To Do Reyaz On The Tabla, And Explains The Principal Compositions That Make Up A Standard Tabla Recital. The Cd Accompanying The Book Carries Samples Of The Tabla Of The Major Gharanas.

Tabla, for Advanced Students
Tabla, for Advanced Students

Author: Sadanand Naimpalli

Publisher: Popular Prakashan

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9788179914441

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As Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma Says In His Foreword In The Book, In This Books Detailed System Of Playing- Peshkaar, Kaida, Tihai, Rela, Gat, Paran And Other Elements Of Different Gharanas Of Tabla Playing. Besides That There Are Also Some Very Rare Taals With All The Material Of Playing Solo Tabla. With Dedication, Hard Research Work And Commitment Behind This Effort Makes This Book Very Useful Reference Book For The Students Of Tabla And Musicians In General And This Book Will Surely Find A Place In All The Best Institutes Of India And Abroad.It Will Also Guide Tabla Players Who Are Looking For Traditional Authentic Knowledge Of Tabla Playing. Author Sadanand Naimpalli, Himself One Of The Finest Maestros In The Country Today, Takes Up The Challenge In Theory And Practice Of Tabla For Advanced Students Of Tabla. His Book Will Make A Student Appreciate Fully The Language Of One Of The Most Versatile Percussion Instruments In The World Its Grammar, Aesthetics, Its Powerful Idioms And The Sheer Poetry And Sophistication When Handled By A Competent Player.

Learning the Sitar
Learning the Sitar

Author: David Courtney

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1610652568

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The sitar has been popular since the 1960s. Since that time it has always had a considerable mystique among musicians. It also has an undeserved reputation for being difficult to play. This book/CD set cuts though the mystique and misapprehensions and presents the material in a simple fashion that is easily understood both by Indians and non-Indian musicians alike.Learning the Sitar begins with basic background information, including a discussion of Indian music, the history of the instrument, the parts and other important terms It then moves on to basic exercises and finally finishes with some simple compositions in Bilawal, Kalyan and Kafi. This is covered in a mix of staff notation as well as traditional Indian Sargam notation.

Read and Play Indian Tabla Drums MODULE 1: Discovering the Basic Sounds
Read and Play Indian Tabla Drums MODULE 1: Discovering the Basic Sounds

Author: Kuljit Bhamra

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-04-25

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 0244903425

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Learn to play the Tabla in the comfort of your own home! Keda's revolutionary Indian Drum Notation makes it easy for students, teachers, and composers to play this beautiful sounding instrument and enjoy its calming and meditative sounds. This breakthrough in music-education makes the Tabla accessible to musicians from all backgrounds and cultures. In this Read & Play course, easy to follow modules include Practice Exercises and Solo Pieces along with Group Pieces written specially for Tabla together with other instruments. A thorough online resource includes simple, clear tutorials, Play Along backing tracks and a wealth of over 30 jargon-buster videos.

Zakir and His Tabla
Zakir and His Tabla

Author: Sandhya Rao

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9789389203707

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Just a day and a half old, the very first words Zakir hears from his famous father, Allarakha, are bols -- rhythms played out on tablas! These rhythms sing and dance in his head, on Amma's cheeks, on pots and pans... The author follows these beats, stringing together little vignettes from his life. From a childhood around music to the highs of a performer who took the tabla to the world, this joyous story introduces children to a musical genius, whose busy f ingers and flying curls make him the inimitable Zakir Hussain. The illustrations add their own magic with f ine artistry and a subtle but striking use of colours. * A book about the internationally renowned musician, Zakir Hussain, by an award-winning author * A journey into his childhood and life in music * Exuberant and elegantly crafted pictures by an award-winning illustrator * A multicultural story about music and musicians

Playing the Frame Drum
Playing the Frame Drum

Author: Bill Woods

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1619114518

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This book and accompanying audio show you how to play the frame drum using your fingers and hand surfaces. The method uses text, photographs, and the audio examples to demonstrate the various strokes and rhythms. Three ways of looking at rhythms are presented: Middle Eastern, Western and Balkan, with over 160 demonstrated rhythms.