Tri-alaap
General Info
Year of Published: 2013
Publisher: Living Sound Publications
Duration: 00:07:00
Instrumentation
4 Triangles
4 Found Metal Objects
Program Notes
I composed Tri-alaap on commission from Mark Berry for a collection of triangle solos. Tri-alaap takes its title from a "triangle alaap". An alaap is the first prot of a North Indian Hindustani raga performance, and generally includes three sections: Alaap, jor, Jhala. The alaap section is unmeterd and focuses entirely on lyricism and melody. The jor and jhala sections introduce rhythm and gradually build to a dense and exciting climax. I scored Tri-alaap for four graduated triangles and four found metal objects chosen by the performer.
Recent Performance
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo Works
Tri-alaap - Multiple Percussion
To See - Marimba
Chamber Ensemble
Rudra - Percussion Quartet
Xati - Percussion Quintet
With Other Instruments
Devil Dance - Flute & Hand Drum