I realize that I left out some information in response to some of Jake's questions:
I wanted to mention that something very special and imporant regarding Indian classical music is the improvised element. Yes, there is a very definite structure and performance practice to the music, but the main bulk of the performance is improvised. To me, this is a large factor in the attractiveness of this sort of music.
It implies an ongoing interaction between the two musicians (in the case of a melodic instrument with tabla accompaniment), a constant flow of musical ideas back and forth, and together. Sometimes you get the feeling that you're reading each other's minds and the music just comes out by itself.
It also means that every performance is very different from every other. Each night is different. Each performance will have its own shape and progression that is completely different from every other one.
Additionally, it means that the musician is an interpreter AND a composer all at the same time, and IN REAL TIME. Improvising is essentially composing on the spot.
AND, very importantly, the audience also participates in the composition process - the audience's reactions (or lack of) will influence the musicians' choices!
Shawn Mativetsky
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Hello Shawn:
I really appreciate for your reply. Yes, I am in Montreal(Beaconsfield) and my Tabla teacher is Prem Lata Mahajan(Leela) from Pierrefonds . Do you know her ?
Also I am in the preocess of buying a Tabla, so that I can practice @ home. But they are too expesive to buy from here (approx. $400+). Do you think that I should be spending that kind of money ? or go for a second hand Tabla ?
Also I have noticed from you emails, the you haven't mentioned anything about Zakir Hussain. He is also appreciated both in the field of percussion and in the world of music at large as an international phenomenon. I love his CD Planet Drum with Mickey Hart.
Thanks once again
Biju
Thats great to hear. I almost bought a tabla this month but decided not for the time being. because i am already trying to learn guitar and too many things at the same time and one will not get to learn anything propoerly. I have spent the last few years playing guitar and all i can say is i am at a very much beginner stage. But i feel great when i play it. It takes away your thoughts from life's realities. I am not too familiar with classical indian music. My favourite indian music is from the 70s...RD Burman style..you get it....Other than that I mostly listen to Rock. Only recently i have started to listen to the percussions in a particular piece of music. i find tabla to be a very beautiful instrument but i also find drums really great too. As the beautiful thing about tabla is that one can play drums and bass on that one thing, unlike western music, like rock etc.. where the Bass and drums are 2 separate instruments....i dont know if i am right here....
But i will buy one soon as i cant possibly buy and play drums in a small appartment. Just too loud. Playign percussion would also give me a sense of "time" in music that i sadly lack.
One day I hope i learn enough so that I can play with other people.
Good luck all who play and all who like to listen.
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Hello Shawn:
I really appreciate for your reply. Yes, I am in Montreal(Beaconsfield) and my Tabla teacher is Prem Lata Mahajan(Leela) from Pierrefonds . Do you know her ?
Also I am in the preocess of buying a Tabla, so that I can practice @ home. But they are too expesive to buy from here (approx. $400+). Do you think that I should be spending that kind of money ? or go for a second hand Tabla ?
Also I have noticed from you emails, the you haven't mentioned anything about Zakir Hussain. He is also appreciated both in the field of percussion and in the world of music at large as an international phenomenon. I love his CD Planet Drum with Mickey Hart.
Thanks once again
Biju
Hi Shawn,
Thanks a lot for your deep and insightful answers.
If one is interested in learning the tabla, what do you recommend as far as finding a good teacher, since it is important to have a good teacher. What, according to you, should one look for in a Tabla teacher?
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If one is interested in learning the tabla, what do you recommend as far as finding a good teacher, since it is important to have a good teacher. What, according to you, should one look for in a Tabla teacher?
jake3d, biju and BL
Thanks for asking good questions. This gives almost all insight of an Indian Classicial Music for a newbie like me! Unfortunately at this age it is too late to learn Tabla
Just kidding - computer is my first love and so I would like to JUST listen MUSIC - that'a all
shawnm,
It's great thing for CanadianDesi to have you. Thanks a lot! Special thanks to Jake for brining you on this board.
It is really nice set of questions and answers. I am thinking to start a new section on this site as "Interviews" and we can put this question answers there. If possible we can have some photos (Provided by you) and some more relevant information.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks.
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