P3 - B1

Posture, placement of Tabla and hand position

  • Maintain an appropriate playing position with more ease:
    • demonstrating appropriate wrist, arm and shoulder posture
    • placing the Tabla in accordance with the dominant hand (left-handed or right-handed)
    • sitting (or standing) in a comfortable position to aid freedom of movement

Continue to demonstrate appropriate posture.

Continue to ensure that the shoulders are relaxed and at the same height, with forearms at approximately 45 degrees.

Encourage learners to choose the most appropriate posture for them (sitting, kneeling, standing).

Be aware of learners’ individual physical characteristics and make adaptations as appropriate.

Encourage learners to position their Tabla without help from their teacher.

Pay particular attention to posture when asking learners to play exercises in both ekgun (single speed) and dugun (double speed).

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