Mastering Rhythm With Konnakol (1) The Basics 👏

[@Mike-rw2nh]

Study Notes: Clapping 3:40 12321 8:24

[@munkherdeneenkhbaatar3861]

Nice lesson. Thanks teacher. Very grateful culture. Greeting’s from mongol

[@TheGuruNetOn]

5:58 6:24 Konnakol syllables 6:35 Eight beat cycle in first-speed using 4 syllables (ta ka dhi mi) 7:00 second-speed 7:30 third-speed

[@translucent.]

You were so crack hot at Ronnie's last night, I figured learning what you study must be the way forward. In gratitude, teacher.

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you so much Matteo, I'm glad you've enjoyed the gig! :)

[@Сергей-ц7с1ы]

Смотрим, учимся

[@hankigoe829]

best konnakol teacher i've seen so far, nice work

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you so much Hank! I'm glad you're finding these videos useful!

[@JazzDuets]

this is awesome Asaf. Thanks so much!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank Nick! :)

[@ChrisRalph007]

masterful teaching - someone posted in a handpan FB group - so happy they did!

[@moorepl55]

Thanks!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@bucks297]

That drum fill example was spot on my friend!

[@AsafSirkis]

Haha! 🙏🙏

[@KaryaKlestinti]

Loving your explanation about areas of tension!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you , I'm glad you're finding these videos useful!

[@Willy-zj3tr]

thank you so much

[@noelhunt4732]

Thank you for your extremely clear descriptions of these Indian rhythms. Your description of 'junction points' has really been the key to coming to terms with them for me. It is a concept which is totally glossed over by others.

[@AsafSirkis]

Thanks for your comment Noel! I'm glad you've found this useful.

[@fernandoa1219]

Muchas gracias, de verdad es muy útil, sobretodo en estos tiempos. Gracias por tu generosidad y compartir esto para el mundo.

[@seri1897]

❤ Thank you 🙏 have a nice day

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you for watching!

[@diamondpranks5283]

Very nice sir

[@integralherbalism3093]

I'm a guitarist and pipa player with an interest in Indian music...I'm part way through the Konnakol DVD made by John McLaughlin and Selvaganesh. I was wondering about where to go after completing it and I found your channel. Your first lesson is excellent and I now know where to take my Konnakol journey next. Thank you!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you, I'm glad you're finding these videos useful!

[@cjm7042]

Great video, tension subject was put very well

[@AsafSirkis]

Thanks for your comment Connor. I’m glad you liked the video!

[@dwalk764]

Thank you sir. I am a bass player and I am looking to increase my rhythmic understanding

[@smuthukumar9483]

Great and highly useful to me.

[@lilym7395]

Yay! Thank you soooo much

[@worldpeace3103]

Dude this is the best konnakol tutorial ive seen so far. Great work!!!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you've been enjoying this clip and finding it helpful. It meands a lot to me. Happy practicing :)

[@mimiandradetvinspirational4409]

Interested to learn though I think I will be struggling to learn. Firstly, I will watch, so I can support you here..Happy to meet you 😉 all!

[@shrijalsinha]

Thanks sir

[@euanwalker4436]

Very, very interesting! This will translate nicely into many parts of my musical journey, thank you!

[@saxfish]

< My attention has been captured !¡! I landed here thanks to Nicko Homes / JazzDuets. I think I will ta-ka-di-mi myself out of my deep pression! LoVe you guys !¡! >

[@QalinaCom]

which vid on Nick mentioned it please?

[@johnanderson27]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@garypartridge2222]

Asaf: These videos are so helpful to me at this time; exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. Your approach is so accessible and very adaptable, as I move back and forth between hand drumming one day and clawhammer and fretless banjo playing. Thank you for this wonderful gift. GP

[@AsafSirkis]

It's a pleasure Gary - thank you for watching!

[@shajichundan]

Well done.... informative.

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you for watching Shaji!

[@nalinder21m]

Thank you so much for this ❤

[@AsafSirkis]

Pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@tdrum21]

Very cool. Look forward to the rest of this series. Thanks for this!

[@pratikchitrakar6971]

This is really helpful. Keep making the videos 😁 keep teaching is through youtube. 🙏🙏

[@tom87856]

Brilliant!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you Tom!!

[@GurpreetSGulati]

very informative. thanks.

[@subus14]

Thank You Sir for the Lesson

[@antonioplaza1722]

¡Gracias por compartir!

[@martinmurillo9468]

This is very educational for rhythmic learning, thank you.

[@raquelrodriguespiano]

Thanks!! I loved it!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you!

[@robertpien8708]

Great way to understand rhythm and to connect with your body to internalize the pulse this helps establish us we become our own metronome Asaf thanks for also sharing your story it's great to know the person beyond the teacher

[@lenwoodturneriv6169]

This video is excellent!! I studied with Jamey Haddad a while ago and I’m trying to get back into it. This was great!!

[@AsafSirkis]

Thank you for watching Lenwood!

[@federicomelero01]

Hey Asaf, great video! I have a question if you don't mind. I've been recently trying to record myself playing bass, piano and guitar. I have good technique and knowledge on this instruments, but I find it pretty hard to not rush with the metronome. Do you think that following this series I could get any better with it? Sorry for my english, I am from Argentina. Keep up the good stuff!

[@AsafSirkis]

I think you could give it a go yes! Try practicing konnakol for 3 weeks or so everyday and see if it improves your rhythmic awareness...

[@kakaloribeiro740]

Great lesson, all clearly explained . Thamk's Asaf.

[@Thess2310]

Tnx Asaf for your help !!!! ..great job..

[@AsafSirkis]

you're welcome!

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love your work.

[@MoonOverSea0110]

Thank you 😁

[@AsafSirkis]

It a pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@DarrenAltman]

Wonderful Asaf. Beautifully explained and demonstrated.

[@pepitoperez9248]

Thank you for this course 😃

[@AsafSirkis]

You're welcome :)

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your work!!

[@mariodelrisco2403]

this is awesooome, thankkss

[@miribitton]

היי! תודה על השיעורים האלה. חיפשתי ללמוד Konakkol כדי לפתח את הצד הפרקסיבי שלי על הפאנטם ואני חושבת שזה מאוד יעזור לי🙏 ואיזה כיף שאתה מישראל 😊

[@rubeng3m]

Thanks Asaf, blessings :)

[@tubular167]

Absolutely brilliant 😁😁

[@Infinitboundaries]

2:50 konakol go with every instrument.

[@AsafSirkis]

Indeed!

[@trackerbuckmann1627]

This is the best lesson I've found on the subject. I am curious if you have any audio downloads available so that i can work on this throughout the day?

[@AsafSirkis]

Hi Tracker and thanks for your comment. I'm glad you liked the clip :) I'm in the process of writing a book actually which will have audio of all exercises. I'm also in the process of creating some exclusive content for my Patreon page.

[@trackerbuckmann1627]

@@AsafSirkis i tried to join your patreon but it kept lagging on me for some reason. I would definitely be interested in your book as well. I really want to master rhythm. I'm a guitarist primarily, but i think this is the key to everything.

[@AsafSirkis]

@@trackerbuckmann1627 Sorry about that Tracker. I hope Patreon website will get up to speed soon. If you contact me on my website (www.asafsirkis.com/contact) I'll send you the first chapter of my book.

[@trackerbuckmann1627]

@@AsafSirkis I'll buy your book. Thanks.

[@hinkemiki]

thank you!

[@AsafSirkis]

You're welcome!

[@JordanMacapagal]

So cool. Konnakol helps me count sextuplets!!

[@wagnerbaldin8651]

Mr. Asaf, I have serious problems with rhythm. I lost tempo, or the time in the beats. Do you think konnakkol can help learn and correct rhythmic problems?

[@AsafSirkis]

Yes, Konnakol will absolutely help. But also, any rhythmic practice that involves singing, clapping or dancing will be of great aid. The benefit of konnakol in that regard is that after the initial stage of learning the basics, you can take it way way further.

[@wagnerbaldin8651]

@@AsafSirkis Wow! You really surprised me! I didn't expect such a quick answer. I use to play a bit of my acoustic guitar and was trying to learn some chords on my electric keyboard. But I've realized that I have a lot of rhythm problems singing and playing the songs I like at the same time. I've just got a bong to try to learn some percussion to see if it could help me. So I remembered Konnakkolm, that's when I thought it could help me, than I came to your channel. Thank you a lot!!

[@AsafSirkis]

@@wagnerbaldin8651 Good luck with your rhythmic journey. I hope you'll find these video series useful.

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

I have trouble playing in time and when composing playing on the instrument and recording, do you know any good path ? thanks

[@AsafSirkis]

Hi and thanks for watching. I'd recommend trying Konnakol for a few weeks and see if your rhythmic awareness is improving. Otherwise, any other practice that involves singing, clapping and/or foot-tapping at the same time. Hope that helps.

[@rajendrachaubal4656]

👁

[@sameertambe4205]

Very nice sir