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Conclusion
Hare
Krishna!
We
have finally reached the end of the KKSongs Khol Guide. Before I officially
conclude this online mridanga course, I would like to say a few words.
As
mentioned before, the addition of the specialized KKSongs Khol page arose from
the necessity of our web community, not just ISKCON Chicago students, to be
able to get guidance on how to play the mridanga. After seeing the success of
the Spring 2006 as well as the upcoming success of the Fall 2006 group, I feel
that students who truly have the
time, the dedication, and self-discipline are able to succeed with this course.
Having
said that, I further include that there is no replacement of a good teacher. Your
mridanga teacher can inform you if you are missing a bol in Bangla ektal, or if
ta doesn’t sound resonant enough. It would be the most productive combination
if one were to use this guide, with permission of the instructor, and get
assistance from a teacher.
The
Khol Guide is only but a drop of what is there in the world of studying khol.
There are many more sixteen matra talas than just tintal. There are many more
prakars of kaherva tala than the three we studied. I could have included
prakars of every single tala and made it mandatory. I feel, however, that each
student has a degree of creativity. I’m sure if they listen to experienced
mridanga players from the temple or from their favorite recordings, they will
get inspiration on making their own prakars. The prakars will develop one’s
identity and style. The main of aim of this course was to introduce one to khol
in order to play most kirtans and accompany most classical bhajans. For people
who are interested in detailed learning of the rhythmic forms of Indian music,
one may visit the KKSongs Tabla Guide.
Lastly,
please keep practicing your bols, talas, lays, cadenza, and cycles. Accompany
when you have the opportunity to. Please visit the KKSongs Audio page and
accompany some of the songs there with your mridanga. You only improve after
hours and hours of practice.
If
there are any shortcomings or errors, I humbly request your forgiveness. Please
visit the Contact KKSongs page found on the homepage of KKSongs.org.
Thus
concludes our study of the Khol!
Hare
Krishna!
With
best wishes in service of Krsna,
Krsna
Dhenu
Webmaster
of KKSongs
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