Indian Percussion
India's drumming culture is over two thousand years old and bears
powerful testimony to human sophistication, maturity and spirituality.
Indian percussion demands close attention to the development of technical skills.
Therefore we prefer to teach it in private lessons (up to two hours). On request
it is possible to learn in small groups – please don't hesitate to discuss the options
with us. We play the pakhawaj, tabla and the traditional accompanying instruments
of Indian percussion: the harmonium and the tampoura (Click on the picture to visit the shop).
Private lessons (10 weeks)
One 30 min. lesson per week (10 lessons): CHF 420.-
One 45 min. lesson per week (10 lessons): CHF 630.-
Private lessons for half a year or full year
Half year (20 lessons - 45 min. per week - Sfr. 55.- per lesson): CHF 1100.-
Full year (40 lessons - 45 min. per week - Sfr. 45.- per lesson): CHF 1800.-
One-off lessons and trial lessons (by special arrangement)
30 min. lesson: CHF 50.- / 45 min. lesson: CHF 70.- / 60 min. lesson:
CHF 90.- / 90 min. lesson: CHF 125.-
We arrange private lessons as well as lessons for groups at alternative times -
give us a call or e-mail us to discuss the options. For more details about prices
and teaching arrangements, see 'prices' in the navigation.
Trial workshops for classical Indian percussion
For percussionists, kit drummers and all those who are interested in rhythms and
drums
Sunday, 13. Febr. / 13. March / 15. May / 19. June / 18. Sept. / 16. Okt. / 13. Nov.
/ 18. Dez. 2010 (10.00 bis 17.00)
Instruments (Pakhawaj and tabla) are available - group size max. 4 participants.
Many percussionists, drummers and rhythm enthusiasts may have dreamed of getting
a good insight into Indian classical rhythms and percussion. These courses will
give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient and celebrated drumming
cultures of India. You will get to play the tabla and especially the barrel-shaped
drum pakhawaj – the precursor to the tabla. Comprehensive course material will make
it easier to learn these instru- ments and to get an in-depth view of the history,
theory and techniques (the hand techniques are similar to those known to conga players)
of Indian drumming. Experience yourself how this sophisticated drumming culture
spans the entire spectrum of rhythmic possibilities!
Topics: History and legends – history and secrets of the instruments – rhythm fundamentals
– alphabet of the drumming language - posture and playing techniques - learn compositions
on the instrument
Course fees: Sfr. 180.- (incl. course material, CD and DVD – Instruments are available)
Please do not hesitate to give us a call or e-mail us for more information.
Workshops for Indian classical percussion focusing on the pakhawaj
For percussionists, drummers and anyone interested in rhythms and drums regardless
of musical background
Sunday, 14. Febr. / 14. März / 16. Mai / 20. Juni 19. Sept. / 17. Okt. / 14. Nov.
/ 19. Dez. 2010 (10.00 bis 17.00)
Instruments (Pakhawaj and tabla) are available – group size max. 4 participants.
We will work on a pakhawaj solo in order to learn and develop the art of soloing
– its techniques, rhythm languages and rhythm patterns. We will also begin to explore
the infinite worlds of ancient Indian compositions – some of the compositions are
perfectly suited for the accompaniment of dhrupad singers. Starting with the fifth
workshop, we will bring together singers and instrumentalists in order to practice
the accompaniment of dhrupad and khayal!
Topics: Rhythm cycles and meters – drumming language – posture and playing technique
- compositions
Course fees: Sfr. 180.- (incl. course material, CD and DVD – instruments are available)
Please do not hesitate to give us a call or e-mail us for more information.
Summer Holiday Workshop 2008
Pakhawaj and Tabla for Solo and dhrupad accompaniment
Mon. 26th - Sat. 31th July 2010 - Workshop for beginners
Mon. 02th - Sat. 07th July 2010 - Workshop for advanced students
The workshops will be held in a small village located near Rennes, Brittany - Instruments
are available.
In the workshops, you will learn compositions suitable for solos, vocal and instrumental
accompaniment. In order to practice accompaniment, arrangements have been made to
work with a Dhrupad singer who resides in the village. This is a rare and excellent
opportunity for percussionists to accompany a vocalist. We will also work on the
structure of Pakhawaj solos, the talas, techniques, different rhythms and compositions.
Workshop: 250.- € // Accommodation and meals: 150.- €
Over a course of 12 years in India, Joerg Kaufmann dedicated himself to the study
of the ancient art of playing the pakhawaj and scholarly researched its history
and theory. He learned from, and studied under, prominent Indian Pakhawaj players
such as Pandit Arjun Sheshwal, Raja Chatrapathi Singh, Pandit Pannalal, Pandit Ramji
Upadhyaya, Pandit Tribuon Upadhyaya, Mohan Shyam Sharma and others. Today, Joerg
Kaufmann is highly regarded for his knowledge and mastery of Indian percussion.
In 2005, Joerg Kaufmann started his own school called PercussionArts, for African,
Cuban and Indian rhythm and percussion. He also teaches throughout India and Europe.
His method of teaching is systematic and highly professional combined with warm-heartedness,
patience and humour and his performances are of highest virtuosity.
Information and registration at PercussionArts, Postfach
306, CH-8854 Siebnen SZ - 0041 / 76 / 303 43 77
Concert`s and Workshop`s for Indian classical singing - based on Dhrupad
It`s about micro-tones and micro-tuning, about micro-timing and Puls grounding.
The vedic ways of understanding all possibilities in Sound and Rhythm are not only
an impressive discovery and working- tool for Musicians - it`s also a great well
of inspiration for Pedagogic, Therapy, Healing and Meditation, etc..
Dhrupad singing is the oldest and finest genre of North-Indian classical art music
and its roots are believed to be in the temples of ancient Vedic times. Also known
as Nada-Yoga (Yoga of the sound), this majestic vocal art reached its contemporary
form in the 15th century at the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar and has survived
until today. Therefore dhrupad is a Janus-faced phenomenon: it is simultaneously
musical and spiritual; it is simultaneously historical and transcendental. It is
the source of the classical music of North-India and still feeds it until today.
Practiced as a prayer and as a way of experiencing one's self, dhrupad singing is
also a classical music system that has matured through the centuries and is characterized
by an infinite wealth of melodies and rhythms
We will begin with fundamental singing exercises to develop our control over breathing
and our voice. We will experiment with the main notes and notes "between" to get
to know them and begin to develop a raga.
Einige Pakhawaj-Kompositionen (auch auf der Tabla gespielt)
Die folgenden Bols (Kompositionen) sind für Chautaal (12 Beats), können aber auch
in anderen Talas gespielt werden, was durch gezieltes Umändern der Tihai erreicht
wird.
Tukra - Chautaal
Dhā--- Dhā--- din--- tā--- teţekatā gadigana Dhā-din- --tā- --Dhā- Dhā-dit- Dhā-din-
--tā- --teţe katāgadi ganaDhā- teţekatāgadigana Dhā-teţe katāgadi ganaDhā- teţekatāgadigana
Dhā-teţe katāgadi ganaDhā- teţekatāgadigana
Dhā--- Dhā--- din--- tā--- teţekatā gadigana Dhā-din- --tā- --din- tā-teţe katāga-
di-gadi ganaDhā- teţekatāgadigana Dhā-teţe katāga- di-gadi ganaDhā- teţekatāgadigana
Dhā-teţe katāga- di-gadi ganaDhā- teţekatāgadigana
Dhā-Dhā- din-taki ţeDhā-din -tāteţekatā gadiganaDhā- natā-na Dhā-teţekatā gadiganaDhā-
natā-na Dhā-teţekatā gadiganaDhā- natā-na
Dhā-din- tā-tāDhā -din-tā kat-Dhāge din-tā- teţekatāgadigana Dhā-Dhāge din-tā- teţekatāgadigana
Dhā-Dhāge din-tā- teţekatāgadigana
Sath-Paran - Chautaal (Kompositionen für Dhrupad-Accompaniment und Solo)
Dhāgeteţe Dhāgeteţe tāgeteţe tāgeteţe kirDhākiţe Dhāgeteţe gadigana nāgeteţe katiţetā
genaDhāge teţekatā gadigana Dhā--- nāgeteţe katiţetā genaDhāge teţekatā gadigana
Dhā--- nāgeteţe katiţetā genaDhāge teţekatā gadigana
Dhāgetete Dhāgetete tāgetete tāgetete kirDhākite Dhāgetete gadigana nāgetete Dhāgetete
gadigana nāgetete kirDhākite Dhāgetete gadigana nāgetete tāgetete Dhāgetete gadigana
nāgedige tāgetete katitetā genaDhāge tetekatā gadigana Dhā--- gadigana nāgetete
tāgetete Dhāgetete gadigana nāgedige tāgetete katitetā genaDhāge tetekatā gadigana
Dhā--- gadigana nāgetete tāgetete Dhāgetete gadigana nāgedige tāgetete katitetā
genaDhāge tetekatā gadigana
Dhāgeteţe Dhāgedin- --Dhāge din-din- --din- --din- nāgeteţe kriDhākiţe gedikatā
kat-teţe ghegheteţe katā-na gad-di- gadigana nāgeteţe gadin-tā katiţeka digetāge
teţekatā katiţetā genaDhāge teţekatā kat--- Dhā-Dhā- Dhā--- Dhā-Dhā- Dhā--- Dhā-Dhā-
Dhā--- katiţetā genaDhāge teţekatā kat--- Dhā-Dhā- Dhā--- Dhā-Dhā- Dhā--- Dhā-Dhā-
Dhā--- katiţetā genaDhāge teţekatā kat--- Dhā-Dhā- Dhā--- Dhā-Dhā- Dhā--- Dhā-Dhā-
Dhāgeteţe tāgeteţe ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe kriDhākiţe Dhāgeteţe kriDhet-Dhi kiţeDhāge
teţekriDhā kiţeDhāge teţeDhāge din-nāge teţegheghe teţekatā katirekiţetake tāgeteţe
ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe katirekiţeDhi kiţekat- tā-gadi ganaDhāga diganaDhā gadigana
Dhā--- diň-katā katirekiţetake tāgeteţe ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe katirekiţeDhi
kiţekat- tā-gadi ganaDhāga diganaDhā gadigana Dhā--- diň-katā katirekiţetake tāgeteţe
ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe katirekiţeDhi kiţekat- tā-gadi ganaDhāga diganaDhā gadigana
Dhāgeteţe tāgeteţe ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe katirekiţeDhi
kiţeghin- tāŗå-na Dhet-tāge tirekiţetaketā ghintirekiţetake tāgeteţe katirekiţeDhi
kiţekatire kiţeDhikiţe dhumakiţe gedikatā kat-teţe ghegheteţe ghintirekiţeDhi kiţekat-
tā-thuthu teţekatāgadigana Dhā-thuthu teţekatāgadigana Dhā-thuthu teţekatāgadigana
Dhā--- ghegheteţe ghintirekiţeDhi kiţekat- tā-thuthu teţekatāgadigana Dhā-thuthu
teţekatāgadigana Dhā-thuthu teţekatāgadigana
Dhāgeteţe Dhāgedin- nāgeteţe kriDhākiţe dhumakiţi gedikatā kat-tiţe ghegheteţe takiţetā
-nathun- tāŗan-nā gadigana Dhikiţetā gadigana nāgenāge teţeteţe Dheţekatā -naDhiki
ţeghin-tā Dhā-diň- genadige din-tā- kat-tā- --Dhā- Dhikiţetā genaDhiţe DhiţeDhiki
ţetāgenā Dheţekatā -naDheţe tāgen-na thuň-gā- greghen-tā -naDhā- --tā- --Dhā- Dhā---
tirekiţeDhet- greghen-tā -naDhā- --tā- --Dhā- Dhā--- tirekiţeDhet- greghen-tā -naDhā-
--tā- --Dhā-
