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The first handson introduction to South Indian spoken rhythmSolkattu, the spoken rhythms and patterns of handclapping used by all musicians and dancers in the classical traditions of South India, is a subject of worldwide interestbut 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 stepbystep into more challenging material. The book then provides lessons in the eightbeat 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 web links to video featuring performances of all 150 lessons, and full performances of all three of the outlined smallensemble 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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The first handson introduction to South Indian spoken rhythmSolkattu, the spoken rhythms and patterns of handclapping used by all musicians and dancers in the classical traditions of South India, is a subject of worldwide interestbut 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 stepbystep into more challenging material. The book then provides lessons in the eightbeat 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 web links to video featuring performances of all 150 lessons, and full performances of all three of the outlined smallensemble pieces. Ideal for courses in world music and general musicianship, as well as independent study. Book lies flat for easy use.
