Konnakol, é uma linguagem rítmica do sul da Índia. Os músicos canarás, cantam os seus ritmos usando sílabas especiais, ao invés da notação musical convencional. Esta linguagem é uma potente ferramenta para memorizar as peças existentes, criar novos ritmos e mergulhar profundamente na compreensão do mundo do ritmo.
"Why Konnokol is important for any musician, composer for any genres of music?
The Indian rhythm system is known to be most sophisticated and scientific one which naturally leads to mathematics. As we know mathematics is the foundation for any rhythm and also in life even nature if we look deep enough.
That is what Indian system offers, through mathematic you can look at rhythms like a magnifying glass or a microscope, and you can find out how rhythm works and what are the fundamentals of rhythm. Indian system offers you the clarity of rhythm structure and to work with it thru mathematics. There are infinite formulas or patterns that you can apply to any rhythm structure.
It doesn't necessarily have to be the Indian phrase, it can be from any genres. It helps you to compose or train in different rhythm structure including off time signature and subdivisions.
It is possible to understand any rhythm if you spend some time with Indian rhythm system.
It’s a system which provides you the tool to navigate rhythm.
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How does it work? The language is called Konnokol. It’s a vocal percussive language from south of India coming from different instruments. It works very much as a language but it's sung and recited in time and rhythm.
Imagine having a letter you join two or three letters and make the word, you join words and make sentences. When you understand this you can see the rhythm in front of you. It's also a beautiful way to realize music is language and means of communication.
When you can see the rhythm it allows you to shift them around and create infinite possibilities to make music.
Another great aspect is poetry, which for western aspect is unusual to look rhythm and drumming in a poetic way. Many Indian rhythms are based on the beauty and aesthetic of sound which offers the different perspective of sound.
Konnokol has to be sung before you play it. so it's about internalizing the rhythm before you play it on any instrument. It teaches you a lot about tempo and timing and an in-depth understanding of what you play.
Konnokol is a gateway of infinite possibilities of creating music."
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