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Courtney, David Richard was born on September 21, 1953 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Cecil Joseph and Jo Anne (Stewart) Courtney.
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This is the third volume of the series, "The Complete Reference for Tabla". This entire book is devoted to the manufacture and repair of the Indian drum known as the tabla.
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This is the fourth volume of the series, "The Complete Reference for Tabla". This entire book is devoted to the compositional form known as the Kaida. Kaida is the most important approach to theme-and-variation for the tabla.
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( The tabla, a hand drum which originated in India, has b...)
The tabla, a hand drum which originated in India, has become very popular throughout the world. This method covers everything you need to know to learn to play the tabla, including the history and parts of the tabla, tuning and maintenance, positioning, basic exercises, and numerous techniques and patterns. A glossary is included to help the student decipher the many mnemonics and foreign terms which are essential to the tradition of the tabla. The accompanying CD illustrates many of the exercises, so that this book may be used either with or without a teacher.
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(The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but b...)
The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but by no means should it be considered inaccessible. For those who have gone through the introductory Learning the Tabla, this book/audio set is an ideal next step. It contains much new material which is appropriate for an intermediate level student. This series introduces us to new material, concepts, and techniques. Such material includes a discussion of the complementary nature of tabla bols/technique. It also introduces us to new compositional forms such as mukhada, rela, laggi, paran, gat, tihai, and chakradar. There is an introduction to the concept of transitional bols and techniques. This set also expands upon material that was introduced in the first set by giving new tals, and their thekas, as well as a more advanced kaida. There is also a discussion of the ancient barrel drum known as the pakhawaj and a discussion of pakhawaj material that can be played on the tabla. Audio download available online.
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This book provides a firm introduction to the music of India, specifically the vocal music of India. It provides an overview of the musical system, it discusses rag (raga), tal (tala) and a number of compositions that represent them.
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"Advanced Theory of Tabla" is the second volume of the series "The Complete Reference for the Tabla" It deals with the various aspects of acoustics, compositional theory, rhythmic theory, as well as stagecraft and other topics of interest to the performing tabla player.
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This is a textbook for the instruction of North Indian vocal music. It contains basic Indian musical theory, as well as traditional compositions. Optional companion audio disks are available.
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(The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but b...)
The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but by no means should it be considered inaccessible. For those who have gone through the introductory Learning the Tabla, this book/ CD set is an ideal next step. It contains much new material which is appropriate for an intermediate level student. This series introduces us to new material, concepts, and techniques. Such material includes a discussion of the complementary nature of tabla bols/technique. It also introduces us to new compositional forms such as mukhada, rela, laggi, paran, gat, tihai, and chakradar. There is an introduction to the concept of transitional bols and techniques. This set also expands upon material that was introduced in the first set by giving new tals, and their thekas, as well as a more advanced kaida. There is also a discussion of the ancient barrel drum known as the pakhawaj and a discussion of pakhawaj material that can be played on the tabla. Easy to use book / CD set to learn intermediate level tabla. It continues where Mel Bay's "Learning the Tabla" left off. Easy to use for Indians and Non-Indians alike. Introduces many new compositional forms as well as more advanced theoretical material. May be used with or without the guidance of a teacher.
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musician writer acoustical engineer
Courtney, David Richard was born on September 21, 1953 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Cecil Joseph and Jo Anne (Stewart) Courtney.
Student, Ali Akbar College Music, 1975. Bachelor of Music, Layasadhana University, Hyderabad, India, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, International Institute for Advanced Studies, 1990.
Owner, president Sur Sangeet Services, Houston, since 1982. Lecturer Indian music, music software and hardware, and computer hardware. Board directors Texas Institute Indian Studies.
("Advanced Theory of Tabla" is the second volume of the se...)
(The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but b...)
(The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but b...)
(This book provides a firm introduction to the music of In...)
( The tabla, a hand drum which originated in India, has b...)
(This is the fourth volume of the series, "The Complete Re...)
(This is the third volume of the series, "The Complete Ref...)
(This is a textbook for the instruction of North Indian vo...)
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Member Percussive Arts Society, Telugu Cultural Association, Houston Commodore Users Group, Mensa, Freemasonry, Houston Area Apple Users Group.
Married Chandrakantha Nada, November 11, 1978. Children: Shamsunder, Veena.