Author: Srdjan Beronja
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 302
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788129114310
Description
This book is a result of author's seven years of experience and passion for the tabla. Offering an artistic as well as practical perspective on the instrument, it is a must have for the tabla enthusiast.
The topics in this book range from general knowledge about Indian music, percussion instruments and sound to the theory of Indian rhythms, the manufacture, maintenance and tuning techniques of the tabla.
A carefully selected list of bols in an easy to read format with specific fonts and spacing makes this book a comprehensive read for music lovers.
Contents
Introduction
The Sound of the universe
Indian Music
Indian Percussion Instruments
THE INDIAN TABLA
History of the Indian Tabla
Parts of the Tabla
Manufacturing the Tabla
Tuning Techniques, Repairing Methods and
Maintenance of the Tabla
The Theory of Indian Rhythms
Playing the Tabla
LIST OF BOLS
instructions and Notes for the List of Bols
List of Bols