Aloke dutta download

This page, paper trade book consists of theory and compositions set to six different time cycles tala. CD included. Category: Books. Aloke never imagined that a small page book would help so many students all over the world. After receiving numerous requests for a larger version, he published an enlarged 2nd edition. The third printing of the new version was published in January This chapter also elaborates upon the difference between playing solo and accompaniment and guides the student towards appropriate disciplines for each.

These written explanations are enhanced by 11 photographs. I was totally naked! Soon after my arrival to this planet, however, other humans began to put labels and other stuff on me.

I had to study these things with dedication and wear them with pride as the essential elements, apparently, to make my life meaningful. So, from day one of my journey I had already begun to clothe myself, and, without my awareness, I was slowly becoming disconnected from my soul. Honestly, I adored all of those identity cards. But, as a matter of fact, I suffered because I was not in touch with myself. I betrayed my soul.

My focus was on the tchotchke placed over me by others. It took sixty years to fully understand that my attachment to the stuff put on me by various societies was the source of my pain. I knew that detachment was necessary. It was difficult initially. Nevertheless, it had to be done if I wanted to be in touch with me, if I wanted to be true. That was the moment of my awakening. I felt enlightened and began stripping off layer after layer of harmful labels imposed upon me, like scabs, with no fear.

I felt relief immediately. Notes have been replaced with numbers so that everyone drummers, singers, instrumentalists, and dancers can develop a clear concept of time without getting lost or becoming charmed by the beauty of a specific song.

This discipline helps musicians to perform with confidence, paves the road to improvisation, improves tonal quality, and spiritually guides creative energy. Aloke has explained the practicing method in language that is easy to understand. All the exercises are from various tabla compositions. These patterns are to be recited with hand claps. There are six schools of tabla playing, called gharana.

The six separate genealogical charts list the names of some important tabla maestros. This book covers six talas time cycles. All pages are loaded with fascinating compositions that are good for beginning and intermediate students. All the theme variations are expanded and noted in an easy-to-understand notational system. The accompanying CD can be ordered separately.

It is approximately 60 minutes long, selected compositions from the book are demonstrated.