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Synopsis

Drum Set Adaptations of North Indian Tabla is the first book to bring the rich rhythmic language of tabla into the world of the modern drum set. Rather than imitation, it offers drummers a way to discover new rhythmic ideas that expand their foundation, sharpen their discipline, and unlock creative freedom.

Through spoken syllables, rhythmic phrases, and practical adaptations, players gain insight into how tabla compositions work while learning to apply them naturally to the drum set. Clear explanations and flexible exercises guide drummers toward fluency in rhythm as both sound and language.

By connecting the poetic logic of tabla to the versatility of the drum set, this groundbreaking work opens the door to deeper awareness, improvisational power, and a richer musical vocabulary.

Rediscover rhythm—played, spoken, and fully understood.


About the Author
Jerry Leake is a Professor of World Percussion at Berklee College of Music, Berklee Global Jazz Institute, and the New England Conservatory (Jazz and CMA). Jerry leads the world-rock-fusion octet Cubist that performs compositions from his acclaimed CDs. He is a founding member of Natraj, Club d'Elf, and a long-standing member of the Agbekor Drum and Dance Society.

Jerry has written eight widely used texts on North and South Indian, West African, and Afro-Cuban percussion, and has published numerous articles for Percussive Arts Society Magazine. He presented his “Harmonic Time” method at a 2011 TED Talk.

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