Matanga (1996) (in memoriam Ton de Leeuw - Dutch composer [1926-1996])
This composition is based on three instruments from India:
a. Tanpura (a drone instrument usually having four strings)
In Matanga, the following 3 tunings are used: eaaA / daaA / eg#aaA
b. Sitar (stringed instrument), with its typical ‘meend', lateral deflection of the string (~)
c. Tabla (a pair of drums) and the way how to learn to play this instrument.
The guru speaks syllables (bols), the student imitates on the tabla. In this composition:
Ektal 12 beats: Dhin | Dhin | Da Ge | Ti re ki te | Tu | Na | Kat | Ta | Ta Ke | Ti re ki te | Dhin | Na
Rupak 7 beats: Tin Tin Na | Dhin Na | Dhin Na
Annette Kruisbrink
is a well known Dutch guitarist and composer. She has composed over 400 compositions. She has won international prizes and awards for her compositions. Annette gives recitals and masterclasses all over the world. 24 CD's and 2 DVD’s with compositions of Annette Kruisbrink have been produced.