Tabla Lab

ILPH-252

This course introduces students to the tabla, a traditional drum from North Indian and Hindustani classical and folk music traditions. Students explore the history of the tabla and its use in traditional and folk contexts, as well as specific rhythmic ornaments and improvisational techniques. Students also learn how to integrate the tabla into a traditional drum set array. Instruments are provided for the students.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
All percussion principals
Major Elective for
Performance
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
PERC
Course Chair
Yoron Israel
Taught By
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