Learning the Tabla

Learning the Tabla
Author: David Courtney
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610657152

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
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9788179911495

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:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006
Genre: Music
ISBN:

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
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2009
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9788179914441

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.

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
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0244903425

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.

Learning the Sitar

Learning the Sitar
Author: David Courtney
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652568

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.

Zakir and His Tabla

Zakir and His Tabla
Author: Sandhya Rao
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9789389203707

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

Fundamentals of Piano Practice

Fundamentals of Piano Practice
Author: Chuan C. Chang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2016-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523287222

This is the first book that teaches piano practice methods systematically, based on mylifetime of research, and containing the teachings of Combe, material from over 50 pianobooks, hundreds of articles, and decades of internet research and discussions with teachersand pianists. Genius skills are identified and shown to be teachable; learning piano can raiseor lower your IQ. Past widely taught methods based on false assumptions are exposed;substituting them with efficient practice methods allows students to learn piano and obtainthe necessary education to navigate in today's world and even have a second career. See http://www.pianopractice.org/