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Konnakol is the vocal recitation of complex rhythms found in South Indian classical music. The technique is clapping hands and speaking syllables simultaneously.

Konnakol is the vocal recitation of complex rhythms found in South Indian classical music. The technique is clapping hands and speaking syllables simultaneously. Still playing a big role in Indian music, it inspires musicians worldwide to compose, perform and expand their improvisation skills. Worldclass percussion player Pete Lockett who worked together with artists like Björk, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Beck and many more, introduces you to the history, basic styles, building blocks, compositional forms and application of this artform.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
Introduction to Konnakol 00:06:09
Indian Styles 00:05:58
Indian Recitations and Compositions 00:01:58
Natuvangam - Recitation From South Indian Bharata Natayam Dance 00:03:02
Tabla Syllables (Bols) And Padhant 00:05:21
Paramelu - Recitation from North Indian Kathak Dance 00:05:19
Lessons
South Indian Building Blocks 00:03:44
North Indian Building Blocks 00:04:10
Building Blocks Using Gaps 00:06:17
Benefits Of Using Konnakol 00:07:14
Subtraction And Addition 00:07:01
Exercises
Konnakol Exercise 1 00:03:12
Konnakol Exercise 2 00:15:53
Konnakol Exercise 3 00:27:32
Performance
Konnakol Solo 00:03:08

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  1. Just AMAZING!

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    Im a big fan of Konakkol and Pete is a great man to teach it! He has a perfect mix of the western and the Indian style of explaining! Totally easy to understand and has provide more exercises that I already knew! Thanks Pete and Onlinelessons team!

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