The Tabla Lesson with Gijs Kramers & Sanju Sahai

Philharmonia Orchestra violist, Gijs Kramers, gets a special one-to-one lesson with master tabla player, Sanju Sahai. Learn all about the basics of tabla in this film, and find out what Bach sounds like when accompanied by tabla. If you have your own tabla, take them out and follow along!
Funding and support from Orchestras Live and Shruti Arts.

The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

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[Benjabenja]

This is brilliant - I love the idea of having a spoken musical alphabet like that! Very clear teaching also.

[galaxylucia]

I sit in awe of Sanju Sahai. He’s an INCREDIBLE musician, but also such a humble and patient teacher. What a delight to learn something new from a master at work!

[BarrytheCuda]

Thumbs up is not enough but whatever... Some youtube videos needs "This is exceptional!" button. A pure gem.

[quiet]

I absolutely love watching musicians play together in the moment. It's as close to telepathy as we've ever achieved. Amazing Tabla and Viola.

[DrKapoorKD]

Sanju Sahai comes from a very prestigious Gharana of musicians particularly rhythm instruments. The fellow is very lucky tho have personal lesson from a Maestro. A wonderful treat for all music lovers.

[zoobee]

how wonderful to see this continuation of bringing together musicians from the Indian and western classical traditions to discuss their artistry! The mutual respect and fascination and learning is beautiful to see. thank you. Hope to see more in the future :)

[mastersofharmonica]

I really loved the sound of the two played together....viola and tabla...tabla is next on my learn to play list

[hamadah]

That was a treat!And the Bach-tabla duet was wonderful indeed!

[Karnash_energy]

Brilliant Sanju Sahai is always pure sattva. Only take a look at his actions, he never makes false, or unconfident movements

[vik]

I used to play the tabla when i was got till level four.
Anyone who is not exposed to some form of training with musical instrument at early age is missing out .
Parents you owe it to your kids to get them trained.

[RovingPunster]

I find Sanju Sahai's playing to be utterly captivating.

[MohammadShehzad]

Sanjujee is a great great tabla player

[ItsJustAdrean]

This is inspiring -- a wonderful addition to that Bach piece

[randomelody]

This so melodious created by three totally different musical instruments combined. I could never imagine Bach with tabla and tanpura...holy moly. This is amazing.

[fabiodosreis]

Sanju Sahai is a great tabla player, who has inherited the ancient tradition of Banaras Gharana.... (located in Varanasi).

[anarchic_ramblings]

Sanju is a great guy. He taught me at SOAS.

[MyThisispointless]

Absolutely fascinating! And the ending with the marriage of Bach to tabla. Brilliant!

[ivyssauro]

Wonderful video, you guys have the best channel on the internet!
And the Tabla looks like a incredible insturment!

[philharmonia_orchestra]

NEW INSTRUMENT FILMS: Hi everyone! We’re about to embark on making some new instrument films and we want to hear from you! What instruments do you want to see covered? Reply within the next week! Thanks for watching!

[prbhatkumar]

Both musicians' expressions while playing their instrument is really really magnificent and of topest notch