Re: Looping Drummers who play tabla

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In a message dated 6/21/2001 7:10:38 PM, j.pokorny@worldnet.att.net writes:

<< The rhythms of traditional North
Indian classical music are truly cyclical  >>

 the linear compositions you hear are nested in a totally cyclic rhythm 
with 
sam and kali falling on the same beat each time through depending on the 
taal 
one is focusing on... my main purpose in bringing this subject to the list 
was that tabla is such a loop based instrument... if you consider the 
fundamental taals they are trully little phrases or loops of specific 
bols/strokes such as simple teentaal: 
dha dhin dhin dha 
dha dhin dhin dha
na tin tin na
na dhin dhin dha

I think it is however perfectly understandable to hear tabla as linear in 
instrumental or solo performance... if you want to hear tabla in a more 
cyclical manner I would suggest listening to some classical vocal music of 
north india and focusing on the tabla when present.


I think as far as tabla machines go I prefer the riyaz master as well and 
yea 
Im totally tempted to go buy a handsonic because the tabla sounds are 
great 
but I just for now prefer my full scale but little tabla... hehe.

peace out,
K.