Old Man Riva Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) I know the Top 40 is full of this stuff these days, but what the heck... here’s some more! Edit to say, not sure if it works or not, and I don’t understand how all this kind of internet/social media stuff works, but well worth seeking out if you can! Edit again... I’ve copied a link from YouTube, which will hopefully work better! Edited May 16, 2020 by Old Man Riva 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I tried tablas once. You need so much strength in your fingers. Thanks for sharing, that was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kirky said: I tried tablas once. You need so much strength in your fingers. Thanks for sharing, that was great. They fascinate me! I love percussion and rhythm (especially repetitive) and the sound they make is something I’m really drawn to. When you tried them how did you get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Terribly, couldn't get anything like a good sound, just didn't have the technique. Love the sound when they're well played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Kirky said: Terribly, couldn't get anything like a good sound, just didn't have the technique. Love the sound when they're well played. That’s similar to my experiences when attempting to get a decent sound out of various percussion instruments I’ve tried! With tabla, it’s the little ghost notes and subtle ‘taps’ (for want of a better way of explaining it) that make it sound so good for me. An old friend of mine used to produce a number of tabla artists and he said that to get anywhere near being competent - let alone master the technique - would take years and years of discipline and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 It’s a language isn’t it? From what I understand. The sound of Tabla is an all time favourite of mine. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StickyDBRmf Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I bought a Roland HandSonic for the specific purpose of having tabla (and other exotic percussion) at my fingertips. I too am hypnotized by their sound. I live in Central New Jersey where a sizable Indian population thrives and went into a store in Edison where they imported them. (a couple of miles from Sam Ash) You can get a beautiful pair for $175 US. I was intrigued, tried them (haha) but didn't buy. But the store owner was curious with this pony-tailed white boy checking them out and GAVE ME a cd of tabla playing/tutorial! I think I piqued his interest because I learned how to count odd meters in high school with Don Ellis's book (don't remember the name). D.E. was a big band leader/ trumpeter and inventor of the 4-valve quarter-tone trumpet and know for playing complex meters and utilizing the Indian counting system. And I was discussing this w/ him & I was even invited to his temple for a celebration, one of "gods" (that's what they call them) was visiting from India that week! ( had to take my shoes off, we were separated from the wimmen, and me & my two friends were the only white people there) but BOY what a welcoming group! FYI still can't play HandSonic Tabla worth a sh*t... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 The iOS app DrumJam has some great tabla grooves for those who like to jam along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 That sounded beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I love the sound of the tabla, so it was an absolute pleasure to dep for this band a number of times throughout 2015-16: Francesco and Simran from the band did a drum and tabla clinic a few years ago which is well worth a watch, here is the part where Simran talks in detail about the tabla: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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