Asalato lesson 1. Math of rhythm: 3 and 5

Asalato is a great instrument. It's like a conundrum. To play it – you need to understand it's principles. I've decided to share with you those ideas which help me to develop my asalato skills. I hope it will be useful for you. Please write a comment if you want to know more.

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[KryzerK]

I've been trying to learn asalato for a some time now, but didn't have a teacher. I tried various asalato youtubers, but You are actually the first one that put it out the way can actually understand and make progress. I play keys, I play kalimba, and now I wanted to try asalato. With what you said here in this video I finally start to understand. Thanks :)

[DundeeBF]

A good teacher does more than just show. First they understand the whole and how to segment into managable pieces without losing the overall intention. Then they lead and and explain. You did this so well in this video!

[elena-istinata]

Best asalato training video I've seen on YT. Thank you so much <3

[seldinjoy]

I bought my own Asalato last week and I've been practicing every day. I've never been very good at precussion / beat consistency, but this video has helped me so much even just watching it for a few minutes! Thank you so much, this instrument is beautiful and you're extremely helpful in understanding the math and the physics. Looking forward to this whole playlist!

[burgesswilder]

Very helpful -- still struggling with the basics!

[adachc]

this is the most useful and educational asalato video. it is perfect for absolute beginners

[marine_guerin_jay]

This was super helpful. I needed exactly this: how to translate konnakol into asalato! Thank you!!

[jupitor]

Thank you you have a great teaching style..

[lucamay]

Thank you very much for this video and your explanations! I always had difficulties with the counting when playing the Asalato. So your video is like "the missing link" for me and is therefore very helpful. I would be definitely grateful and happy about an additional video of you. All the best!

[irelisiam]

Best first lesson I’ve seen with this!

[joycethomson]

This lesson is great, very clear explanation of basic moves, thanks so much! It will take a while to grow capacity to do these movements, but I know it will come, so off I go!❤🎉😊

[omjaan]

Wow...mi professor 😎 muchas gracias...i really want to get good on this lovely instrument...i m so happy to find your video...easy to follow and very inspiring...🙏⭐️💙

[Groovinandmovin]

This was soooo helpful! Thank you. More vids pls!

[fredicart]

Love the video bro, thanks for posting.

[numberone]

Fantastic video. Been practicing for 3 days already. But your video has shown me a new logical way of learning. Thank you.

[fredicart]

Thank you so much for the awesome video Alex. Very informative, good explanation, good theory. Pure awesomeness!

[Maxxabstract]

4:09 in and i’ve already learned so much I hadn’t realized I should be given more attention to, but Great job at isolating just what matters I’ve been playing for maybe three or four days but I feel pretty comfortable with just keeping 4/4 IG :). Thank you. 🙏🏾

[anagomes]

Very good! You are the first one I see on youtube teaching with details what I consider to be the most important about how to play this instrument. Thank You! Make more videos, please 😊

[lindathompson]

Hi Alex. Thank you for teaching me so much on the Asalato and frame drum. I also plan on watching your other videos to learn more.

[induchaudhuri]

I saw the asalato instrument for the first time in my life only today, and instantly i was struck by the rhythm similarity to konnakol phrases
And then while i was trawling through youtube and found you using konnakol to count the beat and now i am hooked!
I am learning to play rock drumming, japanese taiko, and konnakol, I will just have to find time to learn how to play this form of percussion too!
Thank you so for posting this video!🙏