Qais Yar & Rubab JamrokTabla Artist Feature Series features Randall Jamrok performing with established and up-and-coming musicians. Today, we have the honor to feature Rubab artist Qais Yar performing Raag Tilang on Rubab. This version of Raag Tilang was originally composed by Ustad Mohammad Omar. Featured Artist: Qais Yar, RubabwithRandall Jamrok, Tabla Raag Tilang, Qais and Randall
Tintaal Kayeda: DhateTeDha teTeDhaDha
This is a basic Kayeda, and I wanted to elaborate on my rendition of this classic piece.Kayeda bols: Dha te Te Dha te Te Dha Dhate Te Dha ge tu na ge naTa te Te Ta te Te Ta Tate Te Ta ke tu na ge na I start with an introduction to establish the … Continue reading Tintaal Kayeda: DhateTeDha teTeDhaDha
Tintaal Vlambit Peshkar Improvisation
I've been working on Vlambit Peshkar all year, and this is an example of where I am at now. Still have ways to go, but definitely making progress! https://youtu.be/B9h1LoFpYPc
Matta Taal (9 beats) Tabla Solo in 4 Parts
Matta Taal (9 beats) Tabla Solo Part 1 Theka Mukras Uthan Peshkar Peshkar (Ahmedjan Thirakwa-inspired) Kayeda Gat https://youtu.be/onagB_w1buQ Part 2Rela https://youtu.be/rgNPtUglhfE Part 3Tukras https://youtu.be/mk9HhbqGv0Y Part 4Chakradars https://youtu.be/spfZlSrNr54 Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLchx4BVrW4QKuLglYqOn4jny4bNKeWk7j
Performance Sample through year 2020
Randall Jamrok's greatest hits through 2020 https://youtu.be/pM-FX29OYCg
“TAAL” CHAKRADARS Part 6: Dhamar Taal
These compositions are in Dhamar taal, but they are chakradars that use other foreign taals in their tehais. For the original compositions that inspired me, see this link:https://jamroktabla.com/2019/08/22/taal-chakradars/ I composed these 6 compositions, here is a description: 1. chakradar that uses pancham sawari taal (15 beats) in the tehai (3xs) 2. chakradar that uses chartaal … Continue reading “TAAL” CHAKRADARS Part 6: Dhamar Taal
Tabla Solo in Jai Taal, 13 beat cycle
This was a performance for a live virtual audience in wake of Corona Virus quarantines, 3/2020. Solo starts at 16:00 (after sound check) Since many are stuck at home, isolated from each other with few places to go and socialize, I thought sharing this tabla solo I've been working on would be a good opportunity … Continue reading Tabla Solo in Jai Taal, 13 beat cycle
Chakradar from Ustad Alla Rakha Khan
This is a chakradar from Ustad Alla Rakha Khan in tintaal. My student Waqas found and liked this beautiful chakradar and asked me to transcribe it. I did it to the best of my ability and here is the result. We performed it at 200 bpm, while Ustad Alla Rakha & Ustad Zakir Hussain perform … Continue reading Chakradar from Ustad Alla Rakha Khan
Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakwa – Peshkar
Here is my attempt at a transcription of Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakwa's Dhin - - dha - na dha - Peshkar (see recording 4:47-6:06). https://youtu.be/yReP_WU_cFw?t=280 https://youtu.be/AsJaY46KPiQ
That One Weird Tabla Chakradar That Works in Every Taal
It seemingly defies math!!! Bols: ("-s-" = 1 beat space): {Dha ti Dha te Te Dha ti Dha te Te Twak te Dha -s- Twak te Dha terekete Dha -s- -s- terekete Dha terekete Dha -s- -s- terekete Dha terekete [(DhateTe DheteTe kataga digene Twakte Twakte kataga digene Dha ) X3 -s- ] X3, -s- … Continue reading That One Weird Tabla Chakradar That Works in Every Taal
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