Solkattu Manual: An Introduction to the Rhythmic Language of South Indian Music (Music / Culture)

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. Tiśra jāti ēka tāḷa. Lessons, first series ; Lessons, first series ; Mōrā series 1 ; Mōrā series 2 Exercise mōrās. Four exercise mōrās Ādi tāḷa lessons. Ādi tāḷa mōrā series 1 ; A composition by Palani Sri M. Subramania Pillai (1908-1962) ; A kōrvai with its setup ; Tiśra naḍai, sarvalaghu, and kōrvai ; Miśrai koraippu ; Ending section Conclusion. Putting it all together. "A textbook for students new to the practice of solkaṭṭu, the spoken rhythms and patterns of hand-clapping used by all musicians and dancers in the classical traditions of South India"--Provided by publisher. The first hands-on introduction to South Indian spoken rhythm