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How to Play Tabla for Malayalam Songs
Tabla is a percussion instrument that consists of two drums, one for the bass and one for the treble. Tabla is widely used in Indian classical music, as well as in many genres of popular music. Tabla can also accompany Malayalam songs, which are songs from the language and culture of Kerala, a state in south India. Malayalam songs have a rich and diverse musical heritage, influenced by Carnatic, Hindustani, folk, and western music.
tabla notes for malayalam songs
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In this article, we will learn how to play tabla for some popular Malayalam songs, using tabla notation and audio examples. Tabla notation is a system of symbols that represent the different strokes and sounds of the tabla. There are many variations of tabla notation, but we will use a simple and common one that uses letters and numbers. Here are some basic symbols and their meanings:
D - right hand on the center of the treble drum
T - right hand on the rim of the treble drum
K - left hand on the center of the bass drum
G - left hand on the edge of the bass drum
N - right hand on the edge of the treble drum
S - both hands on the center of both drums
0 - a pause or rest
+ - a beat or matra
- a bar or vibhag
X - a tali or clap
0 - a khali or wave
We will also use some numbers to indicate the pitch or tone of the strokes, such as 1 for low, 2 for medium, and 3 for high. For example, D1 means a low-pitched stroke on the center of the treble drum, while D3 means a high-pitched stroke on the same spot.
Now let's see how to play tabla for some Malayalam songs. We will use a 4/4 time signature, which means four beats per bar, and a tempo of 120 beats per minute (bpm), which means two beats per second. You can adjust the tempo according to your preference and skill level.
Chandana Manivathil from Pathemari
This is a beautiful song composed by Bijibal and sung by Hariharan. The lyrics are written by Rafeeq Ahammed. The song is based on a raga called Charukesi, which is a melodic mode that evokes a mood of devotion and longing. The song has a simple and catchy rhythm that can be played on tabla as follows:
X D2D2 T0T0 K0K0 G0G0 D2D2 T0T0 K0K0 G0G0
0 D2D2 T0T0 K0K0 G0G0 D2D2 T0T0 K0K0 G1G1
X D2D2 T0T0 K1K1 G1G1 D2D2 T0T0 K1K1 G1G1
0 D3D3 T1T1 K1K1 G1G1 D3D3 T1T1 K1K1 G3G3
You can listen to an audio example of this rhythm here: [^4^]
You can also watch a video tutorial of this rhythm here: [^1^]
Omanathinkal Kidavo from Njan Gandharvan
This is a classic song composed by Johnson and sung by K.J. Yesudas. The lyrics are written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The song is based on a raga called Neelambari, which is a melodic mode that evokes a mood of lullaby and tranquility. The song has a slow and soothing rhythm that can be played on tabla as follows:
X D3N3 S3S3 00 00 00 29c81ba772