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.

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.

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.

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.

Tabla.com
Tabla.com

Author: Amit Kumar Verma

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 9788177698916

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Tabla.com is a complete introduction to the world of tabla. Amit Kumar Verma has very clearly and succinctly explained the basics of this instrument. He has provided the reader with not only very clear instructions on how to play the tabla but has also provided the student with various examples of the rhythmical forms and the different 'bols' that are employed whilst performing on stage. Amit Kumar Verma is a performing artist as well as a teacher. He received his training in the guru-shishya parampara from Professor Sudhir Kumar Verma. He also took intenstive training under the guidance of Pt. Shital Prasad Mishra. He is academically well qualified and has completed his M. Mus and Vadya Nipun in Tabla. He has also completed the UGC NET in music. He has been honoured with the 'Tal Mani' from by Sur Singar Sansad, Mumbai; as well as 'Tabla Sri' by SAM Music Society, New Delhi. His previous publications include 'Easy Access to Tabla Shastra', and also has several articles published in various music journals. He is at present working as a Tabla Lecturer in Sangeet Bhavan, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan West Bengal.

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.

Advanced Theory of Tabla
Advanced Theory of Tabla

Author: David R Courtney

Publisher: Sur Sangeet Services

Published: 2022-12-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781893644168

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"Advanced Theory of Tabla" is the second volume of the series "The Complete Reference for the Tabla". It deals with the various aspects of acoustics, physics, compositional theory, rhythmic theory, recording, stagecraft, and other topics of interest to the performing tabla player and the student of tabla.

Justin Guitar - Note Reading for Guitarists
Justin Guitar - Note Reading for Guitarists

Author: Justin Sandercoe

Publisher: Music Sales

Published: 2017-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781785583698

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(Music Sales America). This book has been specially created for any guitarist who wants to learn note reading, be they beginners or more advanced players who have neglected this part of their musicianship. It starts with the very basics of written music and progressively introduces notes on each string one at a time until all notes in the "open position" (first five frets) of the guitar have been mastered, and up to 8th note rhythm subdivisions have been learned and applied. Also covered are sharps, flats, key signatures, accidentals, repeats and more. Each step includes practical exercises, handy tips and tricks and a simple repertoire for students to put their reading skills into practice. Spiral open so it lays flat no matter what page you're on.