Embark on an enriching journey into the captivating world of tabla with "Playing Tabla for Complete Beginners" by Desmond Kutch. Whether you're an absolute novice or seeking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide equips you with the essential knowledge to master the art of playing tabla from scratch. Discover the rhythmic intricacies and cultural significance of the tabla, a timeless percussion instrument steeped in tradition. Through step-by-step instructions and insightful techniques, you'll delve into: Familiarizing Yourself with the Tabla Initiating Your Learning Process Mastering Fundamental Techniques Advancing Your Skills Exploring Diverse Techniques Deciphering Musical Notations Implementing Effective Practice Methods Enhancing Performance and Stage Presence Accessing Continuing Education and Resources With each chapter meticulously crafted to enhance your understanding and proficiency, you'll unlock the secrets of tabla playing with ease. From grasping basic concepts to honing advanced techniques, this book serves as your indispensable companion on your tabla-playing journey. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic wonders of tabla, enrich your musical repertoire, and embark on a fulfilling odyssey of self-expression and mastery. Take the first step towards musical excellence - dive into "Playing Tabla for Complete Beginners" today.
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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.
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.
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.
