Solkattu Manual: An Introduction to the Rhythmic Language of South Indian Music

The first hands—on introduction to South Indian spoken rhythm

Solkattu, the spoken rhythms and patterns of hand—clapping used by all musicians and dancers in the classical traditions of South India, is a subject of worldwide interest—but until now there has not been a textbook for students new to the practice. Designed especially for classroom use in a Western setting, the manual begins with rudimentary lessons in the simplest South Indian tala, or metric cycle, and proceeds step—by—step int...