Skip to content

Commit

Permalink
add names that are probably okay to inclue.
Browse files Browse the repository at this point in the history
  • Loading branch information
njsch committed Nov 22, 2024
1 parent dd8473f commit b6e5ca0
Showing 1 changed file with 1 addition and 1 deletion.
2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion percussio.md
Original file line number Diff line number Diff line change
Expand Up @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ In around 2012 or so, I purchased a [Pearl](https://pearldrum.com/) drum kit to
[Tabla](https://www.melbournetablaschool.com/tabla.html) is the name usually given to a set of two percussive musical instruments originating from the [Indian subcontinent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_subcontinent). It can also be given to the daya (right-hand drum) which is the smaller of the two in the set, the other being the dagga, or baya . They are often played sitting cross-legged with the drums in front of the player and sitting on padded rings, allowing for more flexible movement for greater comfort and usability while playing. You can also swap the drums around if you are left-handed; however, the drums still have the same names with their different positions. The treble drum is usually tuned to the tonic note of the musical piece in question. Tabla can usually be found featuring in north Indian [Hindustani classical music](https://www.mhcms.org/the-music.html) and sometimes (though less so often) in southern [Carnatic classical music](http://ccrtindia.gov.in/carnaticclassicalmusic.php). Tabla has also been increasingly introduced to various modern Western styles/genres of music, The Beatles being a noteworthy example of this.

My keen interest in this instrument was inspired by seeing [Pete Lockett](https://www.petelockett.info/ABOUT) — now retired — play at [Frank Corniola](https://www.drumtek.com.au/frank-corniola/) and Drumtek's [Australia's 17th Ultimate Drummers Weekend](https://www.drummerstix.com.au/pdf/drumscene-oct09-audwroundup.pdf) in 2009 when I went with my dad. Pete is a world-renown percussionist who, among [a number of other things](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1677032/), is possibly most well-known for composing and recording the percussion components of the soundtracks for five of the more recent 007 James Bond films (most notably and substantially, [Quantum of Solace](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0830515/)). He is also on the [International Advisory Board for Can-Do Musos](https://candomusos.com/about-us.php), a not-for-profit organisation for supporting musicians with disabilities, of which I am also [a member](https://candomusos.com/profile-nathaniel-schmidt.php). I was quite fascinated by his playing and had always wanted to know more. But for a long time, I suppressed my desire for knowledge and experience.
My first unofficial drum lesson was from one of my Dad's first cousins, shortly after I got my first kit in 2006. I recall him saying it only took me about 45 seconds or so to pick up a basic rock beat but don't ask me how I did that. When I went to high school the following year, I got lessons from one drum teacher in basic rudiments, then moved onto another music teacher who trained me in how to collaborate in a band context. Then I got most of my block of private drum kit lessons from Clint Leys and for a short time, one other drum teacher before I finished my schooling altogether.
My first unofficial drum lesson was from one of my Dad's first cousins, shortly after I got my first kit in 2006. I recall him saying it only took me about 45 seconds or so to pick up a basic rock beat but don't ask me how I did that. When I went to high school the following year, I got lessons from Tim Phillips in basic rudiments, then moved onto Doug McGregor who trained me in how to collaborate in a band context. Then I got most of my block of private drum kit lessons from Clint Leys and for a short time, Gary McDonald before I finished my schooling altogether.

![A picture of me doing a lesson in Sam Evans' studio](/assets/images/30-08-2022_Sam_Thornbury.jpeg)

Expand Down

0 comments on commit b6e5ca0

Please sign in to comment.