Mridanga Cintamanih
Level 2 Advanced exercises and techniques for Proficiency Adi and Kanda Chapu Talas

A comprehensive, in depth encyclopedia on the art of Mridangam, encompassing the entire gamut of playing techniques from the basic lessons to the art of accompaniment to Vocal & Instrumental Music (Carnatic Music) has been meticulously designed for aspiring students of percussion by the greatest exponent of Mridangam, Umayalpuram Sri.K. Sivaraman. Rhythmic lessons have been explained through vocal renditions (Sollukattu or percussive phrases) and translated into Mridangam playing. The components which go to make the very edifice of the Mridangam art is brought out, unraveling a holistic panorama of percussive art. The whole benefit of the Gurukula system is made available by the use of meaningful technology. This magnificent set of products is a happy wedlock of tradition, creativity and novelty. Level 2 serves as a springboard to laya consciousness, expounding varieties in sequences and the introduction of Gathi Bedam. A kaleidoscopic view of rhythmic beauties is skillfully brought out here.

Sangita Kalanidhi Umayalpuram Sri K. Sivaraman (Padmasri & Padmabhushan awardee) a virtuoso, a trendsetter, an icon and a maestro par excellence has created this monumental work, his Magnum Opus. The quintessence of the art of Mridangam and his scholarship of over 6 decades find their expression in the magic fingers of this legend. At the altar of percussive art he offers this rare work to posterity with all the reverence and respect it deserves, not only to students of percussion, but also to the global Music fraternity, patrons of art, Music Institutions and connoisseurs of art.

Contents :

    Sequences for Level 2
    Advanced sequences explained and demonstrated
    Exercises for Level 2
    Stepping stones for proficiency
    Adi Tala
    Find here a detailed and exhaustive explanation of Gathi Bedam along with an improved Taniavarthanam
    Extra Mora & Korvai for Adi Tala
    Sparkling alternative patterns explained and demonstrated
    Kanda Chapu Tala
    Advanced solo rendition
    Extra Mora & Korvai for Kanda Chapu Tala
    Sparkling alternative patterns explained and demonstrated
    E book
    Lessons in PDF file is an additional feature. These are excerpts from his book "The Voyage of Mrudangam and its high voltage art"

Direction : S.B.Khanthan