- Nov 23 Nov, 2016
It’s surprising how man learned to make rhythm and began using the paraphernalia around him to create what we today know, as ‘music’. Considering Indian music, both Hindustani and Carnatic, developed in the 14th century; albeit in the same country but in such uniquely diverse ways, we’ve had about 6 centuries to perfect the art of making instruments.
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A musical feast of percussionists, the Masters of Percussion series of concerts is an outgrowth of Ustad Dr. Zakir Hussain’s renowned tabla duet tours with his father, the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha Khan. Under the direction of Ustad Dr. Zakir Hussain, this invigorating event explores the traditional repertoire of North Indian drumming, encompassing both folk and classical styles and featuring the melodic, or raga, and rhythmic, or tala, music of India.
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With his deep knowledge of the language and technique of traditional Indian percussion and a broad range of contemporary World music styles, Taufiq Qureshi has developed a unique rhythmic language that adapts tabla syllables for performance on the djembe and other drums.
In this 2-disc set, Taufiq demonstrates this language in electrifying live studio performances, and explains its nuances in an in-depth 4-part tutorial for beginner, intermediate, and advanced percussionists.
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The percussion music of South India is unparalleled in its scientific study of rhythm, technical virtuosity and its unique rhythmic language called Konnokol.
Grammy award winner T.H. Vikku Vinayakram, one of the world’s great percussionists and fusion music pioneers, initiates you into this extraordinary world of rhythm.
Integrating the ancient, time-tested Indian oral instruction tradition with DVD technology, Vikku Vinayakram, is featured in this rich and comprehensive step-by-step instructional video.
The Kanjira is an eclectic south Indian instrument that is used majorly in South Indian musical arrangements. The Kanjira or Khanjira or Ganjira is a folk instrument which was used in Bhajans but now has earned its well deserved position as an accompaniment with the Mridangam in traditional Carnatic music. Belonging to the Tambourine family, the instrument is a frame drum which has a metal disc attached to it. The wood used in the Kanjira is the same used for the Mridangam, which is the wood from the Jackfruit tree.
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Ghatams are used by Carnatic musicians of South India, and Udu drummers in world music. Although the ghaṭam looks like an ordinary domestic clay pot, it is made specifically to be played as a pitched percussion clay drum. The tone of the pot depends on numerous factors, most importantly the even thickness all around to produce an even tone regardless where the drum is struck on the neck.
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The Tabla is an ancient instrument believed to be devised in the 14th century. Primarily used in Hindustani Music, the Tabla has become a very popular drum all across the globe. Consisting of two drums, one low and the other high in pitch, the pair makes a melodious rhythm when played in tandem.
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- Nov 23 Nov, 2016
Around 40 kms from the bustling city of the sugar lords, Kolhapur, sits the small town of Miraj. On the border between the two towns lies a house which has been the abode of the most legendary Sitar makers in India for over a century. When asked what their last name is, they proudly say “Satarmaker”.
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