- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Wesleyan; Includes two DVDs edition (July 31, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0819568716
- ISBN-13: 978-0819568717
Solkattu Manual: An Introduction to the Rhythmic Language of South Indian Music FREE DOWNLOAD
Solkattu Manual: An Introduction to the Rhythmic Language of South Indian Music FREE DOWNLOAD
Solkattu, the spoken rhythms and patterns of hand-clapping used by all
musicians and dancers in the classical traditions of South India, is a
subject of worldwide interest--but until now there has not been a
textbook for students new to the practice. Designed especially for
classroom use in a Western setting, the manual begins with rudimentary
lessons in the simplest South Indian tala, or metric cycle, and proceeds
step-by-step into more challenging material. The book then provides
lessons in the eight-beat adi tala, arranged so that by the end,
students will have learned a full percussion piece they can perform as
an ensemble. Solkattu Manual includes two DVDs featuring performances of
all 150 lessons, and full performances of all three of the outlined
small-ensemble pieces. Ideal for courses in world music and general
musicianship, as well as independent study. Book lies flat for easy use.
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