Teaching Material on the Tabla
THE MAGIC OF RHYTHM -
TABLA COURSE WITH 6 MONTHS’ COURSE ROUTINE
Taught by Tabla Maestro Sajal Karmakar
The set consists of two 2 DVDs, 1 textbook in English and 1 audio CD (studio recording);
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Very recommendable! You learn systematically with a fixed course routine, at home alone! Over the course of 26 weeks you will receive a new lesson per week and a new practice plan.
For every beginner we urgently recommend this systematic course. The DVDs on offer below can be recommended as an additional complement but they can by no means replace the Tabla course for those who want to take up Tabla playing. Only Teach Yourself Tabla Vol. 2 and 3 could be an enrichment after this 6 months’ course.
DVD part 1 (49 minutes): History of the Tabla; description of the different parts of the instrument; Tabla alphabet and basic principles; partial exercises to familiarise yourself with the Tabla syllables.
DVD part 2 (86 minutes): Different compositions (Kaidas, Tukras and Chakradar Tukra); every new lesson and the individual compositions of the practice plan can be directly selected on the menu.
1 textbook (90 pages): contains detailed instructions; all compositions of the course; a 6 months' course routine (the weekly changing practice plan) and there is a part "frequently asked questions". The textbook is in English.
Tabla Solo Audio CD: A 66 minute studio recording of the Tabla maestro Sajal Karmakar, accompanied on the Sarangi by Shri Vijai Kumar Mishra on electronic Tanpura.
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BOOK: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TABLA VOL. 1
by David R. Courtney; 293 pages, large book;
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A good overview of the various techniques used by different gharanas, with a vast amount of material. Chapters: Introduction, Getting Started, Elementary Material, Other Bols, Theka and Prakar, Purbi Baj. Appendix: Notation, Sample Questions, Misc. Tal, Misc. Prakar, Map of India, Quick Reference Chart, Paluskar Notation, Technique, Writing the Bols. Glossary, Bibliography, Discography, and Web Sites, Index.
BOOK: ADVANCED THEORY OF TABLA VOL. 2
by David R. Courtney; 243 pages, large book;
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The Book is the sequel to "Fundamentals of Tabla" and deals with the various aspects of acoustics, compositional, and rhythmic theory, etc. Chapters: Timbre, Timekeeping, Lay (Tempo), Dynamics, Layakari and Counter Rhythms, Ancient and Obsolete Theory, Compositional Theory, Cyclic Forms, Cadential Forms, Improvisation, Stagecraft, Computer Assisted Transcription and Analysis, Conclusion. Appendix: Lahara, The Strokes. Index.
BOOK: MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF TABLA VOL. 3
by David R. Courtney; 216 pages, large book;
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The function is to document the traditional approaches to the manufacture and repair of tabla. Contents: The Craftsmen, Metal, The Rawhide, Wood, Construction, Tuning the Tabla, Repair of Tabla, Non-Indian Approaches, Physics of the Tabla, Health Issues. Appendix, Glossary, More on Wood, Misc. Raw Materials, Other Indian Drums, Non-Tabla Applications.
BOOK: FOCUS ON THE KAIDAS OF TABLA VOL. 4
by David R. Courtney; 216 pages, large book;
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A very detailed discussion of the kaida, it contains over 75 examples from numerous sources, with an extensive discussion.
Notes on the series: "Teach Yourself...."
The DVD series "Teach Yourself...." , produced in India, offers the chance to get an insight into the Indian way of teaching. All DVDs with the labelling "Teach Yourself...." are in English and have a duration of 90 - 120 minutes. Since the DVDs were produced for the Indian market, Indian terms are occasionally required. Also, the typical Indian style of teaching sometimes does not really seem plausible and is in parts inconsistent. Also faults in the synchronous progression of image and sound occur. Due to the good price, the abundance of material and the fact that there are sometimes no alternatives on the market we offer this DVD anyway.
PLEASE NOTE: For everybody who wants to learn how to play the Tabla we recommend the course by Sajal Karmakar mentioned above. The well structured 6 months’ course gives a systematic and practical insight. The first part of the series "Teach Yourself Tabla" is of use as an additional DVD, for example because of the section about the tuning of the TablaDVD: SI-10001 TEACH YOURSELF TABLA VOL-1
Focus on Tuning & Maintainance
1. Introduction 5:27
2. Parts of Tabla 9:10
3. Tuning Tabla 14:04
4. Basic Tips 8:10
5. Alphabets of Tabla 16:54
6. Practicing Tabla 33:51
7. Taal ( Rhythm ) 32:10
8. Other Titles 0:25
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ANMERKUNG: Für jeden, der die Tabla erlernen möchte empfehlen wir den oben beschrieben Kurs von Sajal Karmakar. Er liefert einen systematischen und praktischen Einstieg durch den gut strukurierten 6-monats-Kurs. Der 1. Teil der Reihe "Teach Yourself Tabla" ist eher als zusätzliche DVD von Nutzen z. B. wegen dem Abschnitt der das Stimmen der Tabla zeigt.
DVD: SI-10020 TEACH YOURSELF BEATS OF TABLA VOL-2
1. Introduction: BEATS OF TABLA
2. TAAL TRITAAL-16 BEATS
(a) Vilambit Lay
(b) Madhya Lay 1
(c) Madhya Lay 2
(d) Drut Lay
3. TAAAL EKTAAL-12 BEATS
(a) Vilambit Lay
(b) Madhya Lay 1
(c) Madhya Lay 2
(d) Drut Lay
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4. TAAL JHAPTAL-10 BEATS
(a) Vilambit Lay
(b) Madhya Lay 1
(c) Madhya Lay 2
(d) Drut Lay
5. TAAL ROOPAK-7 BEATS
(a) Vilambit Lay
(b) Madhya Lay 1
(c) Madhya Lay 2
(d) Drut Lay 1
(e) Drut Lay 2
6. TAAL KEHARVA-8 BEATS
(a) Vilambit Lay
(b) Madhya Lay 1
(c) Madhya Lay 2
(d) Drut Lay 1
(e) Drut Lay 2
7. TAAL DADRA-6 BEATS
(a) Vilambit Lay
(b) Madhya Lay 1
(c) Madhya Lay 2
(d) Drut Lay 1
(e) Drut Lay 2
8. Taal Bhajni-8 Beats
9. Difference Between Jhaptal & Bhajni
10. Alphabets Of Tabla
DVD: SI-10023 TEACH YOURSELF TABLA VOL-3
1. Introduction
2. Taal Tilwara ( 16 Beats )
3. Taal Chautaal ( 12 Beats )
4. Taal Sooltaal ( 10 Beats )
5. Taal Khemta ( 6 Beats )
6. Taal Jhoomra ( 14 Beats )
7. Taal Addha ( 16 Beats )
8. Taal Jhampak ( 5 Beats )
9. Taal Jat ( 16 Beats )
10. Taal Deepchandi ( 14 Beats )
11. Performance Different Taal
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TINTAL LAHARA CDs VON DAVID. R. COURTNEY
In folgenden 4 Tuningen erhältlich:
C#, G, A und A#
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Produziert von David Courtney: wunderbare CD-Sets mit Lahara- / Nagma-Melodien in Tintal. Die CDs spielen in laufender Wiederholung eine einfache Melodie (Lahara oder Nagma) und sind damit als Begleitung und ÜbeHelp für Tablaspieler und Kathaktänzer konzipiert. Mit diesen Doppel-CD-Sets wird jeder CD-Spieler zu einer Lahara-Maschine!
Gegenüber den üblichen elektronischen Lahara-Maschinen haben die CD-Sets zwei große Vorteile: Sie sind mit einem Set-Price von 19,95 Euro wesentlich günstiger und sie bieten durch die Einspielung mit Harmonium, Santur und Tanpura ein erheblich natürlicheres, angenehmeres Klangbild. Jedes Set besteht aus zwei CDs mit je fünf Tracks von je about 15 Minutes Länge, also einer Gesamtspielzeit von 2 x 75 Minutes.
Die Tuning geben Sie im Bestellformular unter "Sonstige Bemerkungen" an!
CD 1
- Raga Desh 50 bpm (Tempo in Schlägen pro Minute)
- Raga Desh 60 bpm
- Raga Desh 70 bpm
- Raga Pilu 85 bpm
- Raga Pilu 100 bpm
CD 2
- Raga Pilu 120 bpm
- Raga Pilu 140 bpm
- Raga Pilu 170 bpm
- Raga Khambavati 200 bpm
- Raga Khambavati 240 bpm
TuningEN
Tintal-Lahara-CDs sind in folgenden vier Tuningen erhältlich: C#, G, A und A# - bitte geben Sie bei Bestellungen immer die gewünschte Tuning an! Wie finden Sie heraus, welche Tuning Sie benötigen?
Der einfache Weg:
Order Sie ein Lahara-CD-Set in C#. Die große Mehrheit der handelsüblichen Tablas wird für eine Tuning in dieser Lage gebaut. In der Regel müssen Sie Ihre Tabla lediglich ein bißchen herauf- oder herunterstimmen, damit sie zur Lahara-CD passt.
Der detaillierte Weg:
Die vier erhältlichen Tuningen erlauben es erfahrenen Musikern, die ihre Tabla auf andere Töne als C# gestimmt spielen möchten, für jeden Ton der chromatischen westlichen Tonleiter mindestens eine passende Lahara-CD zu finden. Die Tuningen wurden so ausgewählt, dass jede westlichen Tönen entsprechende Tabla bei einer der CDs entweder auf Sa (Grundton), Pa (Quinte), Shuddha Ma (Quarte) oder Shuddha Ga (große Terz) liegt und so harmonisch zusammen klingt. Zum besseren Verständnis hier zwei Overviewstabellen der verschiedenen geeigneten Kombinationsmöglichkeiten:
| Lahara: | Geeignet für Tablas auf dem Ton: |
|---|---|
| C# | C# (Sa), G# (Pa), F# (Shuddha Ma), F (Shuddha Ga) |
| G | G (Sa), D (Pa), C (Shuddha Ma), H (Shuddha Ga) |
| A | A( Sa), E (Pa), D (Shuddha Ma), C# (shuddha Ga) |
| A# | A# (Sa), F (Pa), D# (Shuddha Ma), D (Shuddha Ga) |
| Tabla: | Empfohlenes Lahara-Set: |
|---|---|
| C | G (gut) |
| C# | C# (perfekt), A (gut) |
| D | G (perfekt), A (gut), A# (gut) |
| D# | A# (gut) |
| E | A (perfekt) |
| F | A# (perfekt), C# (gut) |
| F# | C# (gut) |
| G | G (perfekt) |
| G# | C# (perfekt) |
| A | A (perfekt) |
| A# | A# (perfekt) |
| H | G (gut) |
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