Bholanath
Jedi
I just put up a second video of Indian drumming. This one is of a different style. ;)
The "Hindustani" (meaning North Indian Classical, as differentiated from the South Indian - Carnatic) style is also ancient and the instrument was the primary percussion used in esoteric music of yogis, in 'worship', in temples, with sacred dance, later on in the Mughal courts [musicians and dancers got kicked out of the temples, some forcibly 'converted'] with vocal, instrumental and dance.
Recently the Tabla drums have taken over in popularity, but this Pakhawaj was developed/evolved over many thousands of years.
There are currently a few hundred players in India, and about 20 foreigners who have studied.
It requires about minimum 20 years study/practice to reach a reasonably professional level (including much cultural study).
See video here: [click on "watch in higher quality", as was discussed here on the forum]
Pakhawaj - Hindustani Style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jCIioBo0MU
Previous video of Orissa style (more folk/tribal)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snpdCU4qmuc Enjoy!
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It"s a good day to die.
The "Hindustani" (meaning North Indian Classical, as differentiated from the South Indian - Carnatic) style is also ancient and the instrument was the primary percussion used in esoteric music of yogis, in 'worship', in temples, with sacred dance, later on in the Mughal courts [musicians and dancers got kicked out of the temples, some forcibly 'converted'] with vocal, instrumental and dance.
Recently the Tabla drums have taken over in popularity, but this Pakhawaj was developed/evolved over many thousands of years.
There are currently a few hundred players in India, and about 20 foreigners who have studied.
It requires about minimum 20 years study/practice to reach a reasonably professional level (including much cultural study).
See video here: [click on "watch in higher quality", as was discussed here on the forum]
Pakhawaj - Hindustani Style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jCIioBo0MU
Previous video of Orissa style (more folk/tribal)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snpdCU4qmuc Enjoy!
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It"s a good day to die.
