Feldman-Learning Tabla With Alla Rakha (Book w/VHS videotape)

This book is an introduction to the tabla as taught by Alla Rakha. It is also Ustad Alla Rakha's introduction to his Punjab Style of solo tabla performance,with its characteristic compositions and manner of striking the drum. Alla Rakha selected the compositions to be included in the book; the finger placement photographs are of Alla Rakha's hands, and the available tape cassette is a recording of Alla Rakha playing, reciting and teaching these compositions.