Solkattu Manual: An Introduction to the Rhythmic Language of South Indian Music - Couverture souple

Nelson, David Paul

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0819568716 ISBN 13 : 9780819568717

Editeur : Wesleyan University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Solkattu, the spoken rhythms and patterns of hand-clapping used by all musicians and dancers in the classical traditions of South India, is a subject of worldwide interest-but 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 step-by-step into more challenging material. The book then provides lessons in the eight-beat 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 two DVDs featuring performances of all 150 lessons, and full performances of all three of the outlined small-ensemble pieces. Ideal for courses in world music and general musicianship, as well as independent study. Book lies flat for easy use.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

DAVID P. NELSON is an artist-in-residence for South Indian music in the Department of Music at Wesleyan University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wesleyan University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0819568716
• ISBN 13: 9780819568717
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible