With his deep knowledge of the language and technique of traditional Indian percussion and a broad range of contemporary World music styles, Taufiq Qureshi has developed a unique rhythmic language that adapts tabla syllables for performance on the djembe and other drums.

In this 2-disc set, Taufiq demonstrates this language in electrifying live studio performances, and explains its nuances in an in-depth 4-part tutorial for beginner, intermediate, and advanced percussionists.

Disc 1 – features live studio performances with Taufiq Qureshi on djembe/drum kit. Special guests include Chandana Bala (vocals), Ravindra Chary (sitar), Amit Dutt Chaubey (tabla), Tanmay Deochake (harmonium), Sridar Parathasarthy (mridangam), and Taufiq Qureshi’s Mumbai Stamp (various percussion).

Chapter listing:

1. Rhythms Of India.
2. Raag Hindolam.
3. Adi Taal.
4. Teen Taal.
5. Drut Teen Taal.
6. Raag Yaman.
7. Dhun.
8. Taufiq Qureshi’s Mumbai Stamp.
9. Voice And Breath.
10. A Word From Ultimate Guru Music.

Disc 2 – includes tutorials, an impromptu djembe jam and an in-depth interview with Taufiq. The tutorials have an easy-to-read rhythm clef notation on screen and in PDF format which can be downloaded from our site.

Chapter listing:

1. Tutorial: Fundamentals.
2. Tutorial 1: Beginner.
3. Tutorial 2: Intermediate.
4. Tutorial 3: Advanced.
5. Taufiq’s favourite grooves.
6. Jam session.
7. Interview.

Disc Info:

Total running time disc 1: 02:48:16Total running time disc 2: 03:03:30Number of discs: 2Release year: 2011Production company: Ultimate Guru Music Pvt. Ltd.Language(s): EnglishSubtitles: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, FrenchFormat: NTSC, colour, filmed in HDSound mix: StereoRegion code: All regionsDirector: D. Wood