Krsna Kirtana Songs
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KKSongs Kartal Tutorial
While
the kartals seem insignificant as far their study is
concerned, there is no denial of its importance to musical compositions, in
general. It is concerned to be the backbone of a kirtan
or bhajan. In order to accompany properly in bhajans or kirtans, it is
important to know what rhythm to use, how to play it without sounding out of
control. Since kartals is not as advanced as the tabla or khol, this will be a
very brief tutorial with kartal thekas.
Lesson 1: Introduction and
Basics to Kartals
Lesson 2: Understanding Rhythm
and Notation
PLAYING
ACCOMPANIMENT:
Lesson 6: Accompaniment (I): Sam
Lesson 7: Accompaniment (II):
Starting Before the Sam