A Workshop for Drummers, Vocalists, Instrumentalists &
Dancers of any Tradition
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. $20.00
221 Vine Street Old City, Phila Pa 19106
Contact Lenny to sign up at lenny.seidman@gmail.com or 215 990 7277.
The goal of these workshops is to expand the participants' ability to both improvise and create their own rhythmic patterns in an ensemble situation or as a soloist.
Lenny Seidman, tabla player/composer and co director of award winning Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra, has developed his teaching approach synthesizing years of tabla studies with the legendary Zakir Hussain, his work with master South Indian violinist Adrian L'Armand, his 17 year history with Spoken Hand and his many collaborations with globally diverse choreographers.
Part 1 began with the “Universe of One”. I explored with the participants the vast interior world of just one beat as a template for longer cycles. We utilized clapping and recitation of the Sanskrit rhythm syllables used in the North and South Indian drumming traditions. We then applied them on our instruments and voices with special attention paid to the melodic and dynamic components of rhythm.
Part II included a review and expansion of the first session, adding context to the overall Indian rhythm system known as Tal or Tala, introduction to tintal theka (cycle of 16 beats) and tihai (ending). We also learned a 16 beat pattern and applied everything we've been working on to ensemble playing.
Part III will include adequate review of previous sessions, building on tintal and tihai, and learning short compositions in cycles of 16 beats. I will introduce polyrhythms starting with breaking down phrases of 3's, and apply everything learned to date to extended ensemble playing.
Part IV will include review of previous sessions. For any questions pertaining to the work, contact:
lenny.seidman@gmail.com
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