Item Code: ICO039V. Umashankar
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Ghatam is an earthenware pot which is an oldest percussion instrument used in Carnatic Music of South India. Ghatam is different from ordinary mud pots and is made up of a special type of baked clay mixed with copper, iron, or brasses fillings. The mouth of the Ghatam is open and is played with two hands, wrists, ten fingers and nails.
This DVD of “Learn to Play Ghatam” comprises basis lessons on playing the Ghatam by Sri V.Umashankar, Son & disciple of Padmashree T.H. Vikku Vinayakaram. The lessons on this DVD has been tailored in a way that you can learn & practice the Ghatam within the comfort of your home.
| Contents - Finger Techniques | Credits |
| History & Artist Profile - Basic Lessons | Artist: V. Umashankar |
| Interview with Padmashree - Farenhs | Student : Sri Sainath |
| T.H. Vikku Vinayakaram - Mohra | Narrator: Vasanth |
| Sitting Posture - Practice Lessons | Camera: Gopi Sabapathy - SICA |
| Types of Ghatam - Concert Pattern | Sound Design : Amuthan Sundar |
| Tuning of Ghatam - Students Exhibition | Special Thanks : T.H. Vikku Vinayakaram Co-ordinator: Sai Charan |
Title - Learn to Play Ghatam
Language - English
Subtitle - English
Running Length - 60 mins
Audio - Stereo Dolby Digital
Regions - NTSC All Regions
Catalogue Number - 10145