performance
This volume of infolato discusses aspects of performing the asalato.
preface
preface
Initial thoughts.
introduction
what is asalato?
An explanation of what asalato is.
types of asalato
The difference between the different types of asalato.
sizing
Selecting the size of the gourd and length of the rope.
grip
How to hold the asalato.
articulations
The different ways to move the gourds in order to produce sound, called articulations.
building blocks
technique
An index of individual techniques relating to the asalato.
rhythm
An index of notable rhythm and rhythmic patterns for the asalato.
fundamental concepts
sound quality
Fundamental concepts of sound quality.
rhythmic integrity
Fundamental concepts of rhythm.
groove
Fundamental concepts of groove.
musicality
Fundamental concepts of musicality.
visual expression
Fundamental concepts of visual expression.
developing consistency
Developing consistency with the fundamentals.
performing
freestyle
An overview of freestyle improvisation for the asalato.
ensemble
Playing the asalato with other musicians, both asalatists and non-asalatists.
creating
notation
Ways of writing asalato music down, in a written form.
transcription
Overview and explorations of playing music not originally written for the asalato, on the asalato.
composing
Information for non-asalato players composing for the asalato.
appendix
afterword
Final notes and thoughts.
acknowledgements
Thanks.
glossary
Terms and definitions related to asalato performance, which are used in infolato.