This skill can transform students’ understanding of rhythm and their ability to improvise, especially for those with a classical music background.Nothing speeds success more than the understanding of Indian Solkattu, which is based on mathematical divisions of time. The ability to easily create an improvised solo in any meter is the mark of an accomplished and in-demand percussionist.The Residency Programs cover all the material described in the One-Day Intensives, PLUS: Marla’s signature residency program range from two days to a week - are designed for serious percussion students who wish to enhance and deepen their understanding and skills in improvisation, soloing, composing and performance. This is an educational, engaging and fun musical performance. Marla also likes to invite the Percussion instructor at the University to collaborate on a piece or two… Some audience participation is included, where they learn about Solkattu and body percussion. Using a looping pedal, she layers different rhythms, creating rich textures and polyrhythms. In this special solo concert, Marla demonstrates the various frame drums, flutes, and ambient electronics. Workshops can be scheduled to include a solo concert – TakaPaPaPa – Art of Frame Drumming(see below), in which Marla demonstrates the sounds and styles of the many varied and fascinating types of frame drums. She may also provide a composition before hand, so students can learn how to read music written for hand percussion. She provides handouts, including notated compositions and etudes, which are invaluable resources. Marla’s one-day intensive workshops can be tailored to students’ levels and specific areas of interest. How to develop frame drum compositions for solo, duet, group and ensemble.An easy and logic way to notate for hand drums.How to compose for hand drums, based off of South Indian, North Indian and Middle Eastern rhythmic theories.Techniques taught are based on theories from the traditional North and South Indian drumming repertoire. Techniques to help students easily improvise in ANY meters, even compound/complex meters.Exercises can be applied to ANY type of musician. Learn how to use these Solkattu phrases within your drumming.An introduction to the world of South Indian “Solkattu,” traditional vocal exercises that strengthen the understanding of rhythm. ![]() Handouts provided with select rhythms, so students will learn both how to read and write rhythms.Learn how to play and improvise with traditional Middle Eastern, Indian and Persian rhythms.Introduction to other types of frame drums, including the Middle Eastern Riq and South Indian Kanjira.How to play snaps, rolls and other extended frame drum techniques.Hands-on playing techniques in the Lapstyle, Freehand and Upright frame drum styles.Marla Leigh’s Intensive Workshops - which can range from three-hour to full-day clinics-introduce university-level students to frame drumming techniques, rhythms and improvisational and compositional skills.Ĭlinic Tambouri Mundi, Germany In these Comprehensive Clinics, students will learn: ![]() Today, frame drums can be found in almost every culture in the world, and are being used in classical and contemporary music, including jazz, rock and chamber ensembles. The frame drum originated in India and the ancient Middle East more than three thousand years ago, and reached medieval Europe through Islamic culture. With her background and dedication, Marla is well positioned to make a significant contribution to world music in general and hand drumming in particular.” -John Bergamo, Director of Percussion at CalArts and Marla’s frame drum guru.
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