Roots of Mridangam

by Nandakumar T. S.

Overview

"Roots of Mridangam" offers a comprehensive overview of the ancient South Indian Classical Carnatic music tradition associated with the percussive instrument, mridangam. The book delves into the historical and cultural significance of the instrument, elucidating its role in traditional performances. Furthermore, it showcases various examples of beats and rhythms characteristic of this style, while also featuring original compositions by the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798365913745
Publisher:	TSN's Percussive Arts Centre.Inc
Publication date:	11/28/2022
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

T S Nandakumar is an Indian Carnatic Music Percussionist, excels primarily in playing the mridangam while also mastering various other Indian percussion instruments. He serves as the director of TSN's Percussive Arts Centre Inc. school in New Jersey, having previously been a professor at Shanmukhananda Fine Arts in Bombay, India, and the Academy of Indian Music in New Jersey. His main focus has been teaching the classical Carnatic percussion instrument Mridangam, alongside serving as a visiting faculty in renowned institutions. With a lifelong passion for music, Nandakumar has accompanied numerous prominent figures in Carnatic music and performs globally. He is committed to preserving Indian ancient art forms and dedicates himself to teaching them to students worldwide, residing in New Jersey where he continues to nurture future musicians in the Carnatic percussive arts style.