Theory and Practice of Tabla

Contents PART I Manifestation of Laya 2 The Evolution Of Rhythmic Instruments 4 The Genesis Of Tabla 10 The Alphabets And Language Of Tabla 24 Taal ShaastraAnd Time Management 30 "Dasha Praan" or 10 salient features of Taal 36 Gharanas 42 Riyaaz 51 Solo Tabla Recital 54 Accompaniment 62 Scripts used forthe Language of Tabla 71 Terminology - Definition, Meaning and Description 79 Biographies Of Eminent Tabla Players 89 Biographies Of Pakhawajis 114 PART II Key To Reading Of Tabla Bols 123 Taal Dadra 144 Taal Teentaal 148 Taal Roopak 177 Taal Jhaptaal 185 Taal Adachoutaal 192 Taal Ektaal 195 Shankh Tal 201 Taal Pancham Savaari 204 Vasant Taal 210 Taal : Asht'mangal 215 Assortment of less popular and unheard Taals 218 Bibliography 224 Index 225