Drumming - Rhythm
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The Drumming of the Gods - The Rhythm of South India for Non-Indians is an easy-to-understand, clearly structured textbook on rhythm in the classical South Indian musical tradition.
This book gives an idea of the history, development and basics of the instrument.
books give vague introductions to technique and simple compositions - they are no substitute for a teacher!
1. Dhol (Kishore & Raju); 2. Pakhawaj-Thapta Ka Baaj (Dalchand Mishra; 3. The Himalayan Drums-Dhaul & Damau: In Praise Of Lord Badrinath (Ramdass & Papendra Lal); 4. Tabla: Jhampak tala (Aniruddh Das Gupta); 5. Tabla: Aara Char tala 14 beats ( Jai Shankar Mishra); 6. The Himalayan Drums (Roshan Lal & Party); 7. Tabla: Bhajani tala (Rahul Bhagwat); Dholak: Teen tala (Raju)
ID: SI-10042
Ali Alaoui's darabuka DVD set includes five elements: A practical guide to playing the Arabian darabuka with stroke techniques and various rhythms, basic techniques of bendir and riqq, 112 page booklet with more than 100 rhythms and background information, a solo concert video and a documentary on Moroccan music and darabuka manufacturing.
1. Introduction; 2. Bhangra; 3. Dhamal; 4. Kehrwa; 5. Shammi; 6. Shadiya ki Boliya
ID: SI 10050
1. Introduction; 2. Chaukri; 3. Disco; 4. Mirza; 5. Luti; 6. Fauji; 7. Jhumar; 8. Live Performance
ID: SI 10051