Comments on: Konokol Transcription from Shanti Paul Jayasinha

By: Chris Windsor-Murray

Chris Windsor-Murray — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:34:25 +0000

This was one of the main flaws in the DVD and now it is patched up so well done. The konokol system has so many applications. It can be easily adapted to reading music which is very liberating and much easier to use than the traditional counting system. Try saying “one and two and three and four and” quickly then compare it to “taka dimi taka dimi”. Counting with numbers engages a part of the brain which is inherently non-musical and distracting, whereas the konokol system is much more natural and fits seamlessly in with playing.

As is the aim for the production of this DVD it’s a great tool for improvising. It makes learning various rhythms a snack and thus adds another dimension to someone’s playing. Most people don’t have the natural ability to play weird and wonderful rhythmic combinations without a lot of struggling but this konokol method makes it very easy and attainable for anyone willing to give it a go.

By: Alexander Tcharski

Alexander Tcharski — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:21:00 +0000

thank’s a lot from Russian musicians

By: Keith Calmes

Keith Calmes — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:39:17 +0000

Thank you for the transcriptions and for the great DVD. You have enriched my musical life profoundly!

By: Claudio Veiga

Claudio Veiga — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:02:47 +0000

A friend of mine brought the Gateway to Rhythm video to my place in south Brazil and,WOW,I enjoy it so much…that I have no words to say…
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this gift that you guys are giving to the entire world.
A big Hug from Porto Alegre,Brasil.

By: Jeff Morrison

Jeff Morrison — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:30:58 +0000

Thank You! John and Selva for the Konokol video. I bought two! One for me and one to give to a friend. It has opened up a whole new universe for me and totally shifted my mind with regard to rhythm. Very Cool.
Thank You! Shanti for the transcriptions.
Love, Peace and Happiness be with you, my friends.
Jeff

By: Adrian Del Papa

Adrian Del Papa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:48:57 +0000

Muchas gracias por el interes que usted tiene en la musica y en la padagogia de la misma.
Sus comentarios y sus aportes musicales dia a dia nos van iluminando poco a poco en el arduo mundo y complejo de la musica.
MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Richard Allen

Richard Allen — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:59:59 +0000

I received my DVD of The Gateway to Rhythm today and have just finished watching it – twice! A big THANK YOU to John and Selva, but also a big THANK YOU to Shanti Paul Jayasinha for the PDF files. Tomorrow will be the start of a huge new chapter in my understanding and development of rhythm, and I’ve been playing drums for almost 30 years. It was nice to hear some old Mahavishnu too. This is all very deeply appreciated. Best wishes and good playing to you all from Como Italy.

By: Cooke

Cooke — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:15:53 +0000

This DVD is brilliant! I really see it as fantastic new input for rhythmic variation in my melodies. Having been a fan John McLaughlin since the beginning I really appreciate he and Selva putting this together. Shanti Paul thanks for this transcription as I was going to start some of this myself just for practice. You saved me hours! Cheers.

PS my DVD always skips back to the menu – no real issue but not sure it wa meant to be set up that way.

By: John Cavuoto

John Cavuoto — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:00:35 +0000

Thankyou John and Shanti Paul

By: Alexey Krupsky

Alexey Krupsky — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:48:39 +0000

Thank you very much for the transcriptions, Shanti! Great work!