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ERIC Number: EJ598198
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-9894
Thinking, Saying, Playing: Children Learning the Tabla.
Farrell, Gerry
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n133 p14-19 Sum 1997
Focuses on the research done on children learning the tabla, a northern India drum, and the role of the bols system, or mnemonics, that provides a means for memorizing musical material, generating improvisation, and developing rhythmic skills. Discusses the structure of the tabla lessons and the type of materials taught. (CMK)
Descriptors: Children, Educational Research, Higher Education, Improvisation, Learning Activities, Memorization, Music Techniques, Musical Instruments, Percussion Instruments, Rhythm (Music), Skill Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Drums; India
Note: Paper presented at the International Society for Music Education (33rd, Frascati, Italy, July 13-19, 1996).