Solkattu Lesson : Mishra Chapu Tala Exercises (Ken Shorley)

[@benreason9990]

As one that has been brought up in western music education, going to lobby that you start introducing yourself as a "Brain Yoga Instructor" as well. Your teaching is so clear and concise; thank you so much for your time and energy.

[@kenshorley]

Ha! I like that - brain yoga instructor! Thanks for the kind words!

[@My_DadJJ]

Great exercise Thanks

[@kenshorley]

Thanks, Robert!

[@stevenvannoy6327]

I’m new to trying Solkattu (seen/heard musicians doing it for decades) - it would be helpful for beginners if you kept the syllables up on the screen the entire time.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks, Steven. Generally I do this in videos which contain longer sequences of solkattu. But when I was a student, my teacher encouraged me to memorize the syllables as it makes it easier to focus fully on the rhythmic work. But it does take time!

[@drumfan_4.20]

Completed, thank you! 👍👍👍

[@jenerhart7025]

Fascinating! I had all I could do to keep the hand rhythm to your speaking, but I will learn. Thank you!

[@kenshorley]

Enjoy!

[@yingfenwang]

My student asked me why this tala starts with back-hand claps. I wonder if you could answer this question. Many thanks!

[@RogerThunderhandsGilbert]

Thanks!

[@dipankarhalder992]

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