THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO STARTING OUT ON （的基本指南开始）.pdf

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO STARTING ON TABLA PETE LOCKETT CONTENTS FOREWORD INTRODUCTION WAYS TO PRACTICE THE MATERIAL CHAPTERS 1 THE DRUMS (A little background) 2 THE WORDS OF THE DRUMS (Phonetics and vocalisations) 3 RHYTHMS AND COMPOSITIONS (What they mean) 4 HOW TO MAKE THOSE DRUMS SING (Basic note articulation) 5 RHYTHM THEME ONE (Kaida) 6 NEW STROKES 7 RHYTHM THEME TWO (Kaida) 8 RHYTHM THEME THREE (Kaida) 9 NEW SYLLABLES (Bols) 10 RHYTHM THEME FOUR (Laggi) 11 RHYTHM THEME FIVE (ReIla. All that fast jazz) 12 RHYTHM THEME SIX (Delhi Kaida) 12.5 RHYTHM THEME SEVEN (ReIla) SEE MP3’S FOR ALL MUSICAL EXAMPLES INTRODUCTION This guide represents a completely fresh approach to learning Indian Tabla and applying it in more familiar Western contexts. The book covers the subject in such a way as to make the techniques and rhythmic frameworks totally accessible to anyone. It comes with all examples represented with an mp3. The guide starts by covering a brief history with general information on the instrument with sections on playing styles, the phonetic vocal system, tuning and maintenance. The reader learns the individual strokes on the drums with concise yet detailed descriptions along with photos. Each new stroke is introduced and is then incorporated into a set of patterns combining it with other strokes learnt up to that point. No knowledge of sight-reading is required for these patterns. The guide is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in playing tabla, whether they want to pursue a full classical study of the instrument, or just simply learn a few basic patterns and sounds for a session or two, or even just for fun at home. The book is designed to be easily accessible and to open the door of tabla playing for everyone. WAYS TO PRACTICE THE MATERIAL To get the maximum benefit, work on each example thoroughly, concentrating on sound production and clarity. O