The Art of Tabla Rhythm: Essentials, Tradition and Creativity (New Vistas in Indian Performing Arts): No. 8

Sudhir Kumar Saxena

ISBN 10: 8124603685 / ISBN 13: 9788124603680

Published by D.K. Printworld, 2006

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR010976219

Synopsis:

This authoritative work deals with Tabla rhythm, focusing on the performed art with an eye to its history and aesthetics. Ground in traditonal learning in Tabla rhythm, the book is written with a rational, empirical mind, which makes it accessible to a wide range of musicians and listeners. The CD carries samples of the tabla of the major gharana (schools/styles of playing), as well as demonstrations of compositions used as illustrations in the book.

Synopsis: This authoritative work deals comprehensively with Tabla rhythm, focusing on the performed art with an eye to its history and aesthetics. It is aimed at the Tabla student, the Tabla performer, as well as the inquiring listener of Hindustani music, for whom it encapsulates a Tabla practitioner's knowledge in these matters acquired over a lifetime of learning and teaching. Beginning with the evolution of the Tabla, the book explains the technique of producing the basic bols. It further describes the way to do reyaz on the Tabla, to maintain the instrument through changing seasons, and to raise and moderate its pitch, besides other practical directions. The author explains the principal compositions that make up a standard Tabla recital, and how they may be played in solo and sangat contexts. The major gharanas of Tabla are discussed critically, and their notated compositions are provided in both Roman and Devanagari scripts. The CD accompanying the book carries samples of the tabla of these gharanas recorded under the author's direction, as well as demonstrations of compositions used as illustrations in the book.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Tabla Rhythm: Essentials, ...
Publisher: D.K. Printworld
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good