"Korvai" is a challenging rhythmic etude. It incorporates all the important Konnakol figures in three rounds. I learned this piece from Ramesh in 2006 and haven't forgotten it since. This Korvai is fun! Dive into the depths of Indian rhythms with us as you learn this piece. You won't regret it; your rhythmic confidence will be enhanced, as will your accuracy and feel for polyrhythms. Several of these appear in this piece: 3 against 2, 5 against 4, 6 against 4, and 7 against 4. With the help of the Indian syllables, you'll be able to execute these figures and significantly improve your rhythmic skills.
Level
Advanced
Lessons
9 Lessons | min
Lesson 1Introduction
Duration: min
Let me introduce you to the topics covered in the course "Advanced Konnakol".
Lesson 2Korvai Introduction
Duration: min
Ramesh Shotham introduces his composition.
Lesson 3Korvai Performance (slow)
Duration: min
Here you can see the entire piece at a moderate tempo. All explanations can be found in the explanatory videos below.
Lesson 4Korvai Performance (fast)
Duration: min
Here we really pick up the pace!
Lesson 5Korvai Performance with Percussion
Duration: min
Here Ramesh drums along with me while I recite his Konnakol lyrics in sync.
Lesson 6Korvai Explanation Part 1
Duration: min
The entire piece has three repetitions, one for each written page. Here you will learn Part 1.
Lesson 7Korvai Explanation Part 2
Duration: min
Part 2 starts off much easier, but the groups of six in the second section of Part 1 are still a challenge.
Lesson 8Korvai Explanation Part 3
Duration: min
In the third part, there are more offbeats and a nice polyrhythm 7 against 4. Have fun learning this great rhythmic composition by Ramesh Shotham!
Lesson 9Outro
Duration: min
Ramesh Shotham has just released an album – hot off the press. If you want to hear Ramesh in action, head to papercuprecords.com to buy his new release. Many of his family members feature on this collection of outstanding music. It is, so to speak, a retrospective of his work with his former band "Human Bondage", with whom he played numerous concerts in India back in the time.
