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Today is 6/8 - witch is also one of the most common rhythms in music. To celebrate this I repost this because it's about what you can do in 6/8 with a little knowledge. To me rhythm is the art of timetravelling. Getting from point A to point B! And in this example in surprising new ways. I hope that this will bring delight to some of you and even inspire. The technique that I use to sing and count here derives from the 5000 years old Carnatic music tradition. And its called KONNAKOL. 

The KONNAKOL BUNDLE just got bigger! Besides containing the 3 "LEARN KONNAKOL" video tutorials + the book "SHORTCUT TO NIRVANA" - NOW it also contains my complete talk on "COFFEE & KONNAKOL" (14 videos) witch will give you are good idea about me, my music and my philosophy.... All in all a monster introduction to KONNAKOL and how I use it......  

I got the two guitar video lessons and the first Konnakol lesson. It has very quickly transformed my playing. I am surprised how applicable Konnakol is. I am impressed and grateful. Examples of the transformation: I never was aware of what setting accents can do. Before Konnakol I would always play a THA THA THA THA .. more or less, now I learned to play THA ke THA ke. or TA ki ta THA ki ta. or THA ke dhi me THA ke dhi me. Second example. I never understood triplets before and they are a revelation. Knowing them allows...

"Henriks Approach to Konnakol combines working on the basics of rhythm and at the same time showing the wide possibilities of their creative use. Both things are well documented in his books and his videos on YouTube. But there is no substitute for a personal feedback on your weak spots and for specific advice on how you can work on them. At the same time Henrik motivates you to use the material freely for your own expression. Finally it is about the musicians way to humanity and to freedom with Henrik giving an inspiring example". (Stephan Van Briel / Germany)

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