Solkattu Manual: An Introduction to the Rhythmic Language of South Indian Music (Includes links for online video.)

By: David P. Nelson

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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 web links to video 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780819574480
Related ISBNs:: 9780819575234
Publisher:: Wesleyan University Press
Date of Addition:: 12/19/18
Copyrighted By:: David P. Nelson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies, Music
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.